Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, delicious, and nutritious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with sautéed zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe simplifies dinner preparation without compromising on flavor or quality. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a heartier option or enjoy it as is. Whether it’s a family dinner or a casual gathering, this Garlic Butter Chicken will shine on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté the sliced zucchini for about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper before removing from the skillet.
- Season the sliced chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary and cook the chicken for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, add minced garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Lower heat; stir in lime juice and butter until melted.
- Combine cooked zucchini and corn with the chicken; mix well.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg