Description
This savory garlic butter chicken with fresh zucchini and sweet corn is a mouthwatering, one-pan meal bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken with sautéed vegetables in a rich garlic butter sauce. A delicious and wholesome dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and corn. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the garlic butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash or add red bell peppers for more color. Fresh or frozen corn works equally well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg