A Quick and Flavorful One-Pan Chicken Dinner

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that delivers plenty of flavor without complicated preparation, Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a perfect choice.

Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and pan-seared until golden brown, then finished in a rich sauce made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, butter, and aromatic herbs. Crisp-tender green beans complete the meal, adding freshness and texture to every bite.

This lemon garlic butter chicken recipe is ideal for busy weeknights because it uses simple ingredients and comes together in one skillet. The combination of buttery richness, bright lemon, savory garlic, and herbs creates a comforting homemade dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy weeknight dinner
• Tender, golden-brown chicken
• Rich lemon garlic butter sauce
• Fresh green beans for a balanced side
• Simple pantry-friendly ingredients
• Minimal preparation
• Perfect for family dinners
• Easy to customize with your favorite herbs

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans Skillet

Ingredients

For the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

For the Green Beans

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

For thicker chicken breasts, consider gently pounding them to an even thickness. This can help them cook more evenly in the skillet.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts.

Cook for approximately 6–7 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, until golden brown and cooked through.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and paprika.

Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Add the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice.

Reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Stir gently until the butter melts and combines with the lemon and garlic mixture.

The result is a simple but flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.

Step 4: Return the Chicken to the Skillet

Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet.

Spoon the warm lemon butter sauce over each piece.

Allow the chicken to cook gently in the sauce for another 2–3 minutes, giving the flavors time to come together.

For food safety, chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.

How to Prepare the Garlic Green Beans

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