To prepare this delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet, follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, trimming the green beans and mincing the garlic.
2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
5. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
6. Cook Green Beans: Add the green beans to the garlic butter and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
7. Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the lemon juice and zest. Add the remaining butter, allowing it to melt and coat the chicken and green beans.
8. Finish Cooking: Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
10. Serve Warm: Plate your chicken and green beans, spooning extra sauce over the top.

These straightforward steps will guide you in creating a flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet that will leave everyone asking for seconds!