Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn – One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pan dish brings together tender chicken breasts, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn in a rich garlic butter sauce that delights the palate. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying for the whole family. Whether you serve it over rice, in tacos, or as part of a grain bowl, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 zucchini (medium, sliced)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (cooked)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Slice zucchini and measure corn kernels. Mince garlic and slice chicken if not prepped.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken to the skillet; season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced zucchini; sauté for another 5 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Stir in cooked corn kernels and lime juice; cook for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat to low, adding butter one tablespoon at a time while stirring until melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg