Italian Green Bean Chicken

85 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This is a really flavorful dish featuring simmered chicken and green beans in a simple tomato sauce.” - by Kristy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and steamed

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and saute until aromatic oils are released, then add chicken and cook through until no longer pink.
Stir in tomatoes and basil and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, stir in steamed beans and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
177 cal
9%

Fat
6.4 g
10%

Carbs
10.4 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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DornyMom

Dec. 16, 2005

"I really likes this recipe. It was so easy and very flavorful. I used a bit more basil and garlic and also sauted the string beans in the garlic and oil befoe the chicken so I wouldn't have another po..." See moret to clean. Just take the beans out before you cook the chicken, cover them and add them back in to the oan at the end. So simple!"

Ann Marie

Jun. 30, 2006

"This was excellent !! When chicken and garlic was cooking in olive oil, I sprinkled oregano, parsley,and basil all over the chicken and garlic. I then added the fresh green beans. All I had was a big ..." See morecan of whole tomatoes which I then cut up into small pieces and added them and all the juice. I cooked 1 cup of mini penne and then added that. I also sprinkled parmesan cheese all over the mixture, then cooked it for a few minutes till it was good and hot. A couple of dinner rolls and you have a delicious meal. Very easy to make and very tasty. My family loved it. This definitely will be a keeper. Can't wait to make it again."

volleygirl77

Apr. 6, 2006

"I made this the other night and it has become a favorite of my fiance and I. I altered it a little by adding the green beans and simmered on low for about 10-15 minutes after you simmer on low for 3-..." See more5. It adds an amazing flavor to the green beans."

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