Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh green beans, all cooked together with garlic and seasonings for a flavorful dish. Perfect for a quick dinner option that is both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rest of the Dish:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Add olive oil to the skillet, then cook the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through.
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic, green beans, and toss to coat in bacon fat and garlic. Cover and cook until green beans are tender-crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked bacon to the pan, stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture.
- Substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
