Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini & Corn is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender cubed chicken breast sautéed with fresh zucchini and sweet corn in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, delivering a perfect balance of protein and vegetables all cooked to golden perfection in a skillet.
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 the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 7-8 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned. Then add the chopped zucchini and corn kernels and sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still retain some texture.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together so the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the garlic butter sauce. Continue cooking everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the dish is heated through.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the dish hot, right from the skillet.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn depending on availability; frozen corn should be thawed before cooking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking.
