One Pan Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Green Beans
This One Pan Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Green Beans recipe features boneless chicken breasts cooked with fresh green beans in a tangy and creamy sauce made from Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. The balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors coats the chicken and vegetables evenly. The quick skillet method ensures tender chicken with lightly crisp green beans, making for a convenient, satisfying one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast boneless skinless; or chicken thighs
- 1 pound green beans
Sauce
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.
- Grease a large pan/skillet. Brown chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat. Add green beans and sauce, stir to coat. Cook for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and green beans are tender.
- Top dish with cracked black pepper and fresh thyme (optional) and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute green beans with broccoli, carrots, or asparagus according to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 809IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.