Saucy Chicken and Green Beans
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Saucy Chicken and Green Beans recipe. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are seasoned with a flavorful blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, then seared to perfection before being simmered in a luscious garlic-infused sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Crisp-tender green beans are tossed in the velvety sauce, offering the perfect balance of freshness and richness in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty garnish, this one-pan wonder is as simple as it is satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a stress-free meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for busy nights yet impressive enough for guests, this chicken and green beans dinner will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 12 ounces green beans (trimmed)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet, stirring to combine.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until fully dissolved. Add this slurry to the skillet to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously for 1–2 minutes.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer everything together for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired. Pair with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5187 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 231.9 g | 464% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
