Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a fast, flavorful one-pan chicken dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and zucchini. Season and cook 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
2. Slice chicken and season with spices.
3. Heat olive oil in skillet. Add chicken in one layer. Cook 4 minutes.
4. Flip chicken, add garlic, and cook 2 minutes.
5. Lower heat, add lime juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook 2 minutes.
6. Return zucchini and add corn. Add remaining butter and melt on low.
7. Stir in half the cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve with remaining cilantro.
Notes
Add more lime juice for brightness.
Frozen corn works well.
Do not overcook zucchini for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95