Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, one-pan dish that delivers big on flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal combines tender chicken breasts with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. The savory blend of spices enhances the overall taste, making it a family favorite that pleases both kids and adults alike. With minimal cleanup required and the option to customize with your favorite veggies, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add olive oil and sliced zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until tender, then remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, season sliced chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken in a single layer; cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken strips over; add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Lower heat, add lime juice and butter; stir until chicken is cooked through.
- Return cooked zucchini and corn to the skillet; mix in remaining butter until melted and evenly coated.
- Stir in half of the chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg