Herb-Crusted Chicken & Steamed Green Beans

Pan-seared chicken thighs coated in a flavorful herb crust, served with creamy instant mashed potatoes and perfectly steamed green beans for a classic, quick meal.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.02/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• sauté
• healthy
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup instant mashed potato flakes
• 0.25 cup milk (as per package directions)
• 1 teaspoon butter (as per package directions)
• 1 cup frozen green beans (steamable bag)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken thigh dry. In a small bowl, combine dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken thigh.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thigh and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
3. While chicken cooks, prepare instant mashed potato flakes according to package directions using milk and butter. This typically involves boiling water, stirring in flakes, and adding milk and butter.
4. Cook frozen green beans in their steamable bag according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes in the microwave.
5. Serve the herb-crusted chicken thigh with instant mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 37.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
• Fat: 24.2 g
• Fiber: 5.1 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 125 mg