Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is the ultimate one-pan, 30-minute meal that brings together juicy chicken, vibrant zucchini, and sweet corn in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is not just quick to prepare but is also packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal clean-up and endless customization options, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the delightful combination of tender chicken and fresh vegetables with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the zucchini and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté zucchini with salt and pepper for about 3-4 minutes until softened; then add corn for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and spices; sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Return vegetables to the skillet, drizzle with lime juice, and mix gently until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg