Easy Chicken and Green Beans Dinner

Ready for a simple dinner? Make this Easy Chicken and Green Beans skillet tonight for a quick, delicious meal that everyone will love. Just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes!

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Want a quick dinner? Well, this Chicken and Green Beans recipe is one that my kids gobble down almost as fast as I can make it. 

I’m convinced that picky children and spouses everywhere will be able to get behind this recipe. It’s simple; nothing’s touching, and it tastes delicious.

They could even cook it themselves, too; the method is so simple!

Why Make This Chicken and Green Beans Dish

It’s the easiest dish. No need to measure. Throw in some oil in a hot skillet, season chicken generously, and toss in a bag of frozen green beans, and you are ready to rumble.

It gives fancy. You can easily dress this dish up with a nice side dish and serve it among a few other courses. I love to serve this for a non-traditional Easter dinner menu.

It’s kid-friendly. Not only is this easy chicken recipe quick and delicious, but it’s a super-duper kid-friendly dinner. My kids as well as my nieces are huge fans of this dish. 

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Chicken and Green Beans:

chicken tenders – I rely on  those fancy Trader Joe’s chicken tenders from the freezer section. No need to thaw. But you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or even chicken thighs if that’s what you prefer. Just know that tenders will cook the most quickly

a favorite seasoning blend – I typically use a custom spice mix such as my Italian Seasoning Mix to add flavor to the chicken and green beans. You can swap it out for whatever you like, even using soy sauce or a honey garlic sauce at the end.

salt and pepper – If your seasoning blend doesn’t already contain salt and pepper, you’ll want to add it.

oil – I use olive oil but you can use your favorite oil for cooking.

green beans – I typically use frozen string beans, but you can use fresh green beans if you have them in season. Frozen Green Beans are easy to use and cheap to buy to they are good all year-round.

Variations 

Don’t feel like you have to follow the recipe to the letter. Make a simple substitution with something you already have on hand.

There are so many different subs you can consider based on what you have. Green bean chicken is just one combo.

• Use pork chops or fish instead of chicken.
• Use a different seasoning mix.
• Sauté a different vegetable, like broccoli, broccolini, grape tomatoes, or asparagus.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make Chicken and Green Beans:

Season the chicken the seasoning mix and salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Saute the chicken until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and tent with foil.

Add the green beans to the drippings in the hot pan, and toss until coated, cooking about 10 minutes more. If the pan looks dry, you can add a bit of water to the pan. Season the green beans with the remaining spice mix.

Serve the chicken and green beans piping hot or warm.

Make a Meal Prep

This recipe makes a great meal prep. While you’re finishing the Chicken and Green Beans skillet, prep a pot of rice.

Divide the rice into meal prep containers. Add the chicken and green beans. Allow this to cool slightly before covering and storing in the refrigerator.

To serve: reheat in the microwave or add salad dressing and toss as a rice and chicken salad.

Consume within four days.

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Easy Chicken and Green Beans

Make this Easy Chicken and Green Beans skillet tonight for a quick, delicious meal that everyone will love.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $7

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb chicken tenders
• 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix or other favorite seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb frozen green beans no need to thaw

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Season the chicken the seasoning mix and salt and pepper.
  1 ½ lb chicken tenders, 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix, salt and pepper
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and saute until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and tent with foil
  2 tablespoon olive oil
• Add the green beans to the drippings in the hot pan, and toss until coated, cooking about 10 minutes more. If the pan looks dry, you can add a bit of water to the pan. Season the green beans with the remaining spice mix.
  1 lb frozen green beans
• Serve the chicken and green beans piping hot or warm.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ the recipe.

Serving Suggestions: Serve chicken and green beans with mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and/or other traditional Thanksgiving side dishes. It’s also good served simply with a carb and another veg.

Shop Your Kitchen: There are so many different subs you can consider based on what you have.

• Use pork chops or fish instead of chicken.
• Use a different seasoning mix.
• Sauté a different vegetable, like broccoli, broccolini, grape tomatoes, or asparagus.

To Make a Meal Prep: Divide the chicken and green beans into meal prep dishes with your favorite sides.

Freeze Extra for Later: While the green beans may go soggy, feel free to cook extra chicken to freeze for later. Once cooked, cool, wrap, and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.

Make a Plan for Leftovers: Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. If you store your leftovers in clear containers, they’re more likely to get eaten. Freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1367mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

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This post was originally published on October 2, 2015. It has been updated for content and clarity.