Easy Skillet Chicken and Green Beans

Name: Easy Skillet Chicken and Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon honey

This one pan wonder is my go to dinner when I want something healthy, fast, and totally delicious.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 14, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a simple meal that cooks in one pan to save your evening. This chicken and green bean skillet is one of my favorites because it keeps cleanup to a minimum while giving you a balanced dinner that tastes like you spent much longer in the kitchen.

I love how the chicken gets a nice golden sear while the green beans stay tender and crisp. If you want a little extra flavor, feel free to toss in a minced clove of garlic or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right at the end.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon honey

8Instructions

1
Pat your chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and toss them in a bowl with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until it is browned and cooked through.
4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
5
Add the trimmed green beans to the same hot skillet. You can add a splash of water to help them steam if you like them softer.
6
Cook the green beans for 5 to 7 minutes until they are tender and bright green.
7
Stir the chicken back into the skillet with the beans.
8
Drizzle the soy sauce and honey over the mixture, tossing everything together for one minute to glaze the chicken and beans before serving.

Tips

Serve this over a bed of fluffy white rice or quinoa to soak up the juices. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Just reheat them gently in a pan over medium heat.

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