Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken
Looking for a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s quick to prepare? Our Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Chicken offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or hearty stews. Enhanced by caramelized onions, brown sugar, and tender green beans, this recipe is sure to impress at family gatherings or potlucks. Plus, it’s flexible enough to accommodate various dietary preferences. Once you try these delicious green beans, they will surely become a staple on your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 6 slices turkey bacon (or plant-based 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 chopped turkey bacon until crisp (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet but leave the grease.
- Add diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease; sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another two minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in green beans to coat with the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using; bring to a simmer on low heat. Cover and cook until beans are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Return crispy bacon to the skillet; stir well and heat through for two minutes.
- Season with salt before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg