Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Green Beans & Quinoa

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Macros (Per Serving):

• Calories: 460

• Protein: 48g

• Carbs: 22g

• Fat: 18g

Introduction

This Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Green Beans & Quinoa is a simple, high-protein dinner that’s packed with flavor. Juicy, pan-seared chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and served with tender roasted green beans and fluffy quinoa for a satisfying, well-balanced meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Green Beans:

• 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Quinoa:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Roast the Green Beans:Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss green beanswith olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.

2. Cook the Chicken:While the green beans roast, heat olive oilin a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breastswith salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sear for 5-6 minutes per sideuntil golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Garlic Butter:In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 1 minuteuntil fragrant. Return chicken to the skilletand spoon the garlic butter over the top.

4. Prepare the Quinoa:Mix cooked quinoawith salt and lemon juicefor added flavor.

5. Serve & Enjoy:Plate the chicken with roasted green beans and quinoa, then garnish with fresh parsley.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

• One-pan meal for easy cleanup

• High in protein & healthy fats for sustained energy

• Simple, yet packed with rich garlic butter flavor

Busy Mom Pro Tip

Marinate the chicken in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice for extra flavor and quick cooking during busy nights!

Recommended Pairings

• Side Dish:Roasted sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash

• Drink:Lemon-infused sparkling water

Affiliate Picks for This Recipe

• Cast Iron Skillet– Perfect for searing juicy chicken

• Baking Sheet with Cooling Rack– Ensures crispy roasted green beans

• Silicone Tongs– Ideal for flipping and basting chicken in garlic butter

This Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Green Beans & Quinoais a flavorful, high-protein, and nutrient-packeddinner that makes healthy eating effortless. Let me know if you’d like more variations!