Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a one-pan, 30-minute dinner that’s bursting with flavor. Juicy chicken, sweet corn, and tender zucchini come together in a garlicky butter sauce that’s simple, healthy, and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (about 3 ears of cooked corn)
- 1 pound chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for one minute. Add olive oil and sliced zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes, flipping once. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and heat on medium. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden.
4. Flip chicken, add minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat to low, add lime juice and 2 tablespoons butter, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Add cooked zucchini and corn to the skillet. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and melt on low heat to coat everything evenly in garlic butter.
6. Stir in half of the cilantro, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.
Notes
Slice the chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and stays juicy.
Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor.
Add more chili powder or red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 507
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 103