Keto Lemon Butter Chicken & Green Beans
A light, flavorful keto chicken dinner made with pan-seared chicken, crisp green beans, and a rich lemon butter garlic sauce. No cream, no pasta, and perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add green beans to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken and green beans to the skillet and spoon sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle with dried parsley and serve immediately.