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Creamy Chicken and Green Beans (Easy One-Skillet Meal)

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch , Dinner

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

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  1. Prepare the chicken; paper towel dry the thin chicken breasts (be sure to butterfly and pound thin if you bought thick ones).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese until well combined.
  6. Nestle in the cooked chicken breasts into the sauce along with the green beans. Garnish with extra crispy fried onions, if desired.