Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, delicious one-pan meal that combines succulent chicken breasts with vibrant zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish showcases how pantry staples can create a gourmet dinner in just 30 minutes. The cooking process is simple and requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a satisfying meal without the fuss. Whether served over rice or enjoyed on its own, this flavorful recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Fresh cilantro
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 the pan.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and add chicken in one layer. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, add minced garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Lower heat; add lime juice and butter to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Combine cooked zucchini and corn with the chicken in the skillet; stir in remaining butter until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg