Sautéed Chicken with Smoky Paprika and Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Tender chicken breast sautéed with smoky paprika and paired with sautéed green beans for a simple, protein-packed meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, smoked paprika, green beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 200 g green beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts. Sauté for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then toss in 200 g trimmed green beans and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until the beans soften and garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and toss everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors before serving.