Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, one-pan dish that delivers flavorful satisfaction in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines succulent chicken, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn, all enhanced by the richness of garlic butter. The easy preparation and minimal cleanup make it an ideal choice for family dinners or last-minute meals. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish is both nutritious and delicious, sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite spices or vegetables for a meal that caters to your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Fresh lime juice
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken breasts; season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each).
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet; add zucchini and corn kernels to the other side. Stir occasionally until zucchini softens slightly.
- Add minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of butter; stir gently to combine.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg