Here’s a simple and delicious baked chicken and green beans dish that’s healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.
🍗 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 chicken breasts (Chicken breast)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: lemon slices or fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Prepare Chicken
- Pat chicken dry
- Rub with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper
3. Prepare Green Beans
- Toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
4. Arrange in Baking Dish
- Place chicken in the center
- Spread green beans around the chicken
- Optional: add lemon slices or fresh herbs on top
5. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the top
6. Serve
- Plate chicken with green beans on the side
- Drizzle with pan juices or a squeeze of fresh lemon
🌟 Tips for Best Flavor
- Marinate chicken 30 min in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for deeper flavor
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier meat
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese over green beans before baking for a cheesy touch
This dish is high in protein, low in carbs, and full of flavor—perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
I can also give a one-pan version with potatoes included if you want a complete meal baked together. Do you want me to do that?
