Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed

PREPARATION:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the dried oregano, thyme, and paprika to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5. Pour in the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt, stirring to create a sauce.
7. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.