Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans Skillet
Servings: 4
Estimated WW Points:
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~4–6 Points per serving (depending on your plan and exact butter amount)
Ingredients
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4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs total)
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1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons light butter (or 1 tbsp regular butter + 1 tbsp olive oil)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Juice of 1 medium lemon
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Zest of ½ lemon
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
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Pat chicken breasts dry.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear the Chicken
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Green Beans
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In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of the butter.
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Add green beans and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
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Push green beans to one side of the skillet.
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Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the empty space.
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Cook garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
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Stir in lemon juice and zest.
5. Combine Everything
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Return chicken to the skillet.
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Spoon sauce over the chicken.
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Simmer together for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
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Serve immediately.
WW Tips to Lower Points Further
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Use cooking spray instead of olive oil (reduces 1–2 Points).
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Use 1 tablespoon butter total instead of 2.
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Pound chicken breasts thinner so they cook faster and more evenly.
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Add red pepper flakes for heat without extra Points.
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories: ~280–320
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Protein: ~35–40g
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Carbs: ~8–10g
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Fat: ~12–15g
