Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken
If you’re on the hunt for a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together in no time, look no further than this Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken recipe! This delightful blend of tender green beans and crispy chicken offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it a go-to side for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh green beans to the skillet and toss to coat well with the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until green beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan; stir well to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg