Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken breasts, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn in a savory garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families on the go. The simplicity of the ingredients allows for easy customization—feel free to add your favorite spices or substitute vegetables based on your preferences. With its rich flavors and nutritious profile, this dish will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts (sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 zucchini (sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté sliced zucchini with salt and pepper for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken slices for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Stir in butter until melted.
- Return the zucchini to the skillet with corn kernels and drizzle lime juice over the mixture.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg