Garlic Butter Chicken Stir Fry with Green Beans

Recipe Card: Garlic Butter Chicken Stir Fry with Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• Optional for serving: rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, or salad

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Trim green beans.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
6. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
7. Add green beans to the same skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender.
8. Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic.
9. Stir until garlic is fragrant.
10. Return chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
11. Add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
12. Taste and adjust seasoning.
13. Serve warm with your favorite side.

Notes

For extra sauce, add 2 tablespoons of chicken broth with the lemon juice. For a richer finish, sprinkle with parmesan before serving.