Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes

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serves 4
This simple chicken skillet recipe is made just 20 minutes with tender chicken, crisp-tender green beans, fresh tomatoes, and a rich, acidic lemon garlic pan sauce.Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup chicken broth or stock
• 1 fresh lemon juice and zest
• Parmesan Cheese optional

Preparation

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. 
• Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken to skillet and brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side. 
• Once the chicken has browned, add the minced garlic, green beans, and tomatoes to skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes. 
• Add in chicken broth, lemon zest, thyme, and balsamic vinegar. Lower the heat to medium and cover the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the beans are just crisp-tender.
• Turn off the heat and add the juice of the fresh lemon and serve with Parmesan Cheese if desired.

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