Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a delightful one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken paired with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it a fantastic choice for family meals or gatherings with friends. The versatility of the ingredients allows you to customize the recipe based on what you have on hand, ensuring that everyone at the table will be impressed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Juice of 2 tablespoons fresh lime
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Push the chicken aside and add zucchini and corn to the skillet. Sauté until zucchini is tender (about 5 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in minced garlic and half of the butter for about 1 minute.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and combine well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 82mg