Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a delightful one-pan dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection and paired with tender zucchini and sweet corn, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition, ensuring that you can serve something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe will impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin pieces and slice the zucchini.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add zucchini and cooked corn to the skillet; stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Push ingredients to one side of the skillet, add butter and minced garlic on the other side, melting them together for about a minute before mixing everything.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the dish, stir to coat all ingredients, then garnish with chopped cilantro before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg