Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, ready in just 30 minutes. This one-pan meal features succulent chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and paired with tender zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s not only quick to prepare but also uses simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family night at home, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the chicken and zucchini.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip and cook until fully done.
- Push chicken aside, add garlic and sauté briefly before adding zucchini and corn; cook until tender.
- Lower heat, incorporate butter until melted, then drizzle lime juice over everything.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg