Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn is a simple, flavorful, and wholesome meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked in garlic-infused butter, paired with tender zucchini and sweet corn, making a delightful combination of savory and fresh flavors ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic butter, allowing it to melt and infuse the pan with flavor.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance the taste.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring they are fully cooked through and have a nice golden-brown crust.
- Remove the chicken: Take the cooked chicken out of the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm while preparing the vegetables.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and corn, stirring occasionally and cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, mixing everything together so the garlic butter coats all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh taste before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh corn if available for a sweeter flavor, but frozen corn works perfectly as well.
- Adjust the seasoning with more garlic butter or additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for variety.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to ensure even cooking of the chicken and vegetables.
- For a lower calorie option, reduce the amount of garlic butter or substitute with olive oil.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a simple side salad.
