Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection, tossed with fresh zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also a flavorful and nutritious option that the whole family will love. With just one pan to clean, you can spend more time enjoying your delicious meal and less time on cleanup. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for an added twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 2 zucchini (medium, sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin pieces. Mince the garlic and slice the zucchini.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken slices.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and zucchini; sauté until zucchini softens (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in cooked corn and butter until well coated.
- Remove from heat; drizzle lime juice and sprinkle cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg