Description
Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken & Green Beans is a simple yet elegant dish that brings together juicy chicken and vibrant veggies in one pan. Infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, this meal bursts with flavor while offering an effortless cleanup. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken dry and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
- Zest one lemon over the chicken and squeeze juice from both lemons on top.
- Toss green beans in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Spread chicken and green beans evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ¼ pound green beans
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg