Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
Enjoy a delightful Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 zucchini (medium, sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by slicing zucchini and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts.
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes each side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté zucchini for about 3-4 minutes; add corn kernels.
- Return chicken to the skillet; add minced garlic and half of the butter. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg