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Spicy Green Beans Chicken Skillet.
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Spicy Green Beans Chicken Skillet

Spicy Green Beans Chicken Skillet with paprika, garlic powder and red hot pepper, and of course sauteéd green beans is perfect for a quick dinner. In less than 25 minutes, this one pan chicken dinner can be on your table!
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Spicy Green Beans Chicken Skillet
Servings: 3 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 +1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon red hot chilli pepper chopped (for less heat remove the seed of the red hot chilli pepper)
  • 2-3 cups green beans trimmed and cut in small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water if necessary
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Instructions

  • On a plastic board, cut the chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper, paprika, onion powder and lemon juice. Mix everything well.
  • In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and after 2 minutes add the chicken.
  • Sauté the chicken for about 7-10 minutes or until it is cooked through. Don’t forget to stir well. Set chicken aside.
  • In the same skillet, add another 1-tablespoon of olive oil, garlic and red hot chilli pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds and be careful to not burn the garlic.
  • Add green beans and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth and close the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes or so. The time will depend on how crispy you prefer your green beans to be.
  • Bring chicken back to the skillet, give a nice stir and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure to dice the chicken uniformly, so they cook evenly. 
  • I recommend using fresh lemon juice as it tastes better.
  • If you'd like, you can swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs. 
  • To store: Store the spicy green beans chicken leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
  • To reheat: Reheat the chicken and green beans in the microwave until heated through.
  • To freeze: Freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 8mg