Green Bean Chicken is a satisfying one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a recipe that delivers comfort food flavors without the need for pasta or grains, making it a versatile option for various dietary preferences.

This One-Pot Creamy Green Bean Chicken dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The chicken, seasoned with a blend of thyme, sage, and rosemary, remains juicy and flavorful. The sauce is the highlight – creamy and indulgent, with smoky notes from bacon and a subtle sweetness from shallots. The green beans provide a pleasant crunch and a fresh contrast to the rich elements of the dish.

What makes this dish particularly appealing is its ability to satisfy pasta cravings without the carbs. The creamy sauce coats the chicken and vegetables beautifully, creating a dish that feels indulgent but remains relatively light. The addition of Parmesan cheese brings a savory depth that ties all the flavors together nicely.

While not a traditional recipe, this One-Pot Creamy Green Bean Chicken draws inspiration from various culinary traditions. The creamy, bacon-infused sauce nods to French cuisine, while the one-pot cooking method reflects practical home cooking. It’s a modern, adaptable dish that fits well into busy lifestyles without sacrificing flavor.

Consider trying this Green Bean Chicken recipe and adapting it to your tastes. Garlic scapes would make a great addition! You might experiment with different herb combinations or add some heat with crushed red pepper flakes. It’s a flexible recipe that welcomes personal touches.

One-Pot Creamy Green Bean Chicken Recipe

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Craving comfort food? This gluten and grain-free green bean chicken dish will knock your socks off!

• Author: Amanda MacArthur
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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• 10 chicken tenderloins
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme
• 1 tbsp chopped sage
• 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
• 8 oz bacon, chopped
• 2 small shallots or 1 large, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
• 8oz green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Toss your chicken tenderloins with 1 tbsp olive oil, fresh-cut herbs, and a generous amount of salt and pepper.
2. Using your largest skillet, ideally a stainless steel skillet, cook your chopped bacon for about 10 minutes over medium-high heat until crisp. Then, remove the bacon to a paper towel, but leave the grease in the pan.
3. Optional: Give your shallots a quick crisp in the bacon grease, then remove and set aside until step 5.
4. Arrange chicken tenderloins in the skillet, and brown over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side. If they’re particularly thick tenderloins, you can do this covered for half the time, though they do not need to cook completely through in this first round because they get cooked again in the sauce. Remove and set aside.
5. Add sliced shallots to the skillet, and when the skillet begins to dry out, add up to two tablespoons of butter. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until soft, then add broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to get up all the flavor into the shallots. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes until the broth is reduced in half and is slightly thickened.
6. Add beans and cook covered for about 3 minutes, then uncover. Add chicken and cook until the liquid is mostly dissolved (about 3 minutes) and is thick.
7. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan slowly (you can use less if you started with less liquid in the pan before the heavy cream), top with crispy crumbled bacon, and enjoy!

Notes

• Heavy cream is used to make a thicker sauce so that you don’t need to add any flour for a roux, but if you’d like to go the opposite way and make it lower calorie, you could use light cream instead of heavy cream, or you could omit it entirely and add a little more broth and let that reduce.

If you do make this dish, consider sharing your experience in the comments. Your insights on how you served it, any modifications you made, and how it was received could be valuable to other readers. Did you find it to be a satisfying alternative to pasta dishes? Your feedback and variations could inspire others in their culinary adventures.