Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini & Corn is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breast cubes are seared to golden perfection, then tossed with sautéed zucchini and sweet corn in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying, home-cooked dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetables & Sauce
- 2 zucchini, chopped
- 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped zucchini and corn kernels, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is heated through.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels based on availability.
- For a richer flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to swap zucchini with yellow squash or add bell peppers for extra color.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- To keep it low-fat, reduce the butter to 1 teaspoon or omit it entirely and use olive oil only.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
