Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn recipe. Tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn come together in a savory garlic butter sauce that is sure to impress. This easy stovetop dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchini (diced)
- 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, stir in garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add zucchini and corn, sauté until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat through. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
