Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that your entire family will love. In just 30 minutes, this easy recipe combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant zucchini and sweet corn, all cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome dinner without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Serve it over rice, as tacos, or on a bed of greens for a refreshing salad. This dish is not only delicious but also customizable to fit your family’s tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the chicken and zucchini and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken seasoned with spices for about 12-14 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, then stir in zucchini and corn.
- Mix in remaining butter and lime juice; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg