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Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is a Dinner international recipe with 552 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

552 kcal

Total Time

25 min

Servings

1

Protein

38 g

About This Recipe

The story behind Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chicken breast, beans, and garlic.

Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 552 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.

Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans worth coming back to.

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast150 g
  • Beans1 cup (200 g)
  • Garlic1 clove (3 g)
  • Oregano1/4 tablespoon (1 g)
  • Oil1 tablespoon (10 ml)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    For this recipe you need cooked beans.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Chop the garlic. Marinate the chicken with half the oil, half the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Heat a pan over high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and cook each side for 4 minutes over medium heat. Turn off.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    For the beans: heat the remaining oil in a pan and add the garlic. Stir-fry for some seconds over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Add the beans, a little bit of water and, if you want, you can mash until creamy. Turn off.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Serve the beans with the chicken.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

44/ 100

Forkd Score · Limited

This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.

Calories

552

Protein

38g

Carbs

16.4g

Fat

12.7g

Fiber

6.5g

Micronutrients

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Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

No

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

Yes

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

Tree NutGluten

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans

How many calories are in Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans has about 552 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

How long does Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans take to make?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.

What ingredients can I substitute in Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Most ingredients in Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.

How should I store leftover Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.

Can I freeze Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Yes, Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How do I reheat Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Reheat Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.

Can I scale Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans up or down?

Yes. Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.

What pan or dish should I use for Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.

How do I know when Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is cooked properly?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.

Is Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans suitable for vegetarians?

No. Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.

Is Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans gluten-free?

Yes. Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans?

Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.

Can I make Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans ahead of time?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

How can I adjust Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans for my calorie or macro goals?

Garlic Chicken Breast with Beans already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 38 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.

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