Lemon Chicken with Green Beans & Mushrooms

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome flavor, this Lemon Chicken with Green Beans & Mushrooms is a delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are lightly coated with breadcrumbs and seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a flavorful lemon and Herbes de Provence sauce with crisp green beans and earthy mushrooms. The combination of fresh lemon, aromatic herbs, and buttery Avocado Oil brings vibrant, gourmet flavor to a simple, approachable dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Serves 4

Instructions:

1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence
½ teaspoon coarse salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons Avocado Oil, separated
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into halves 
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Instructions:

1. Whisk together broth, lemon juice, wine, flour, Herbes de Provence, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

2. Lightly coat chicken with breadcrumbs.  Heat 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.  Remove to a plate.  Add the additional tablespoon of Avocado Oil to the pan and stir in green beans and mushrooms.  Cook stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.  

3. Return chicken and any juices to pan.  Pour broth mixture over top.  Cover and simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

This vibrant, easy-to-make dish is a must-add to your collection of easy recipes, weeknight recipes, and family recipes. This lemon chicken recipe with vegetables, Herbes de Provence chicken skillet, and healthy chicken dinner is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or casual family meals. With tender chicken, fresh green beans, and sautéed mushrooms all cooked in a flavorful, zesty sauce, this recipe delivers both comfort and elegance with minimal effort. Using Benissimo Avocado Oilherbs and Herbes de Provence, you can create a simple yet sophisticated chicken skillet dinner that brings bold flavor to your table—because with Benissimo, good taste runs in the family.