Description
A simple yet flavorful weeknight meal featuring roasted chicken breasts and vibrant green beans, brightened with lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Arrange the chicken and green beans on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice, and toss to coat the green beans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the green beans are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap half the olive oil for vegetable broth. Pair with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, green beans, quick meals, weeknight dinner, healthy dinner