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Sautéed Chicken and Green Beans


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: gluten-free

Description

A quick and healthy sauté of chicken and green beans, perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients by washing and trimming the green beans and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and green beans; cook until the beans are bright green (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Finish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika, then serve hot over rice or quinoa.

Notes

  • Pair with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: sauté
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg