Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe not only minimizes cleanup but also delivers a restaurant-quality meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this dish allows you to enjoy hearty flavors while keeping your cooking simple and efficient.
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
- Lime juice
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken strips with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In the same pan, add olive oil and cook chicken undisturbed for about 4 minutes; flip and add garlic.
- Lower heat and stir in lime juice and butter; cook until chicken is done.
- Combine cooked zucchini and corn with the chicken; melt remaining butter on low heat while mixing.
- Stir in cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg