Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is your go-to solution for a quick, delightful meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition. This one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for families and guests alike. Plus, the simplicity of a single pan means minimal cleanup, allowing you to enjoy your delicious creation without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and zucchini into rounds.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder; sear until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add zucchini and corn; sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Lower heat and add minced garlic; sauté briefly before stirring in half the butter and lime juice.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add remaining butter, mix well to coat everything in sauce, and warm through.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus based on your preference. For added spice, include more chili powder or red pepper flakes.