Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken
If you’re searching for a quick and flavorful side dish, look no further than this Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken recipe. This delightful dish features tender green beans sautéed with crispy chicken, aromatic onions, and a hint of sweetness that will elevate your meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also complements a wide range of main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh green beans to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if desired; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until green beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Return crispy turkey bacon to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg