Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Easy Skillet

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water mixed together for slurry