Making this Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is great when you want a delicious and healthy meal without all the cleanup. It only uses one skillet to make! Plus, it cooks in less than 20 minutes!
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans
Get ready to discover a delicious dish that's super easy to make – this one-skillet chicken thighs with bacon and green beans.
Imagine a single pan filled with amazing flavors! You've got juicy chicken thighs that are perfectly cooked, crispy bacon that adds a smoky taste, and fresh green beans that bring a pop of color and crunchiness.
This dish tastes great and saves you time in the kitchen because everything cooks together in just one skillet. So, if you're looking for a tasty meal that's simple to prepare, this one skillet chicken recipe is a fantastic choice!
This easy dinner is naturally low in carbs, but if you want to increase the carb content, serve them over this basmati rice. For another easy chicken dinner idea, check out this orange chicken Trader Joe's frozen meal and this white chicken chili.
For even more delicious chicken thigh recipes, check out this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice, or this Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs.
If you're in the mood for more easy skillet recipes, check out this delicious Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet, Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce and this ground turkey sweet potato skillet.
Why you'll love this Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans
- Meal Prep - this recipe is excellent for meal prep, have some for dinner and eat the leftovers throughout the week!
- Low Carb Recipe - this recipe has only 8g of total carbs per serving
- Quick Recipe - have this recipe ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- Bacon
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Seasonings: salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic
- chicken broth or water
- Fresh green beans
Tips & Tricks
Check the chicken's internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part. Make sure it reaches at least 165F.
How to make Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon. When fully cooked, remove the bacon, but leave the grease in the pan.
- Next, season the chicken with salt and pepper and then add the chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken for a few minutes on each side until browned, but not fully cooked.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low.
- Add the chicken broth and scrap the bottom to remove the browned bits.
- Add the green beans. Stir.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until green beans and chicken are fully cooked.
Substitutions
If you are looking to reduce your calorie intake or if you don't eat pork, you can always use turkey bacon or beef bacon instead. Another alternative to chicken thighs can be chicken breast, chicken leg quarters, or chicken tenders.
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to reheat
Remove the lid from the container or transfer it to a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 60-90 seconds on high.
FAQs
You can, but you'd just want to reduce the simmer time because you aren't having to cook the green beans.
You can, simply add the chicken at the end instead.
More delicious One Pan Meals
If you are looking for more one-pan or sheet meals, you might enjoy the following,
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
- Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
- Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bacon sliced into small pieces
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 16 ounces fresh green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon. When fully cooked remove the bacon, but lease the grease in the pan.
- Next season the chicken with salt and pepper and then add the chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken for a few minutes on each side until browned, but not fully cooked.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low.
- Add the chicken broth and scrap the bottom to remove the browned bits.
- Add the green beans. Stir.
- Cover and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes until green beans and chicken are fully cooked.
Nutrition
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