Description
Savory Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Zucchini and Sweet Corn is a delightful, wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 2 tablespoons lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices seasoned with spices; cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add zucchini and corn; cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice and butter; stir until combined.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg