Dinner for 3
Spicy Green Bean Chicken Skillet
$7.59for 425 minServes 3
Paprika-seasoned chicken cooks with green beans, garlic, lemon, and chili in one covered skillet.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price | |
| Green beans, 0.65 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.56Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetDinners
$1.90 per serving$7.59 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 +1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red hot chilli pepper
- 2 1/2 cups green beans
- 2 tbsp chicken broth or water
Steps
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces and season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Cook the chicken for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Add the remaining oil, garlic, chili pepper, green beans, and broth or water.
- Cover and cook for 8 minutes, then uncover and cook for 3 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
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