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One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Parmesan Green Beans

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken cooked in one skillet with Parmesan green beans and a bright pan sauce. Easy, fresh, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Green Beans
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken cutlets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
Pan Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Microplane or grater

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with half the salt, half the pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add green beans to the skillet with remaining salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 4 to 6 minutes, until cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat, toss green beans with Parmesan, and finish with lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Tip: Add a splash of extra broth if you want more pan sauce for rice or pasta.