Creamy Chicken and Green Beans (Easy One-Skillet Meal)
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Creamy chicken and green beans is a quick and easy, complete meal. It’s your favorite green bean casserole in a one-skillet dish. This 30 minute one pan chicken recipe makes a great meal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts , thin, boneless and skinless
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 (1.9oz) packet onion soup mix packet
- 1 cup cream
- 16 oz frozen green beans
- ½ cup crispy fried onions, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken; paper towel dry the thin chicken breasts (be sure to butterfly and pound thin if you bought thick ones).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika, then add to the skillet and cook until golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce; in the same skillet over medium heat, add butter, garlic and onions. Once onion and garlic are translucent add onion soup seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low; add in cream, frozen green beans, and crispy fried onions; give a good stir, cover and let simmer 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Nestle in the cooked chicken breasts into the sauce along with the green beans. Garnish with extra crispy fried onions, if desired.
Equipment
- 1 skillet