Description
Whip up One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn for a fast, fresh dinner that’ll become your weeknight hero. Succulent chicken mingles with sweet corn and tender zucchini, all kissed with rich garlic butter in just one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 ears corn
Seasonings and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Dab chicken breasts with paper towels to eliminate excess dampness, ensuring a crisp exterior.
- Generously coat chicken with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper on both surfaces for robust seasoning.
- Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts bubbling and turns golden.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into hot skillet, allowing 5-6 minutes of undisturbed cooking to achieve a deep golden-brown crust.
- Flip chicken and immediately introduce 4 minced garlic cloves, continuing to cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- While chicken sizzles, slice 2 medium zucchinis into precise ½-inch thick rounds.
- Detach corn kernels from 2 ears using a sharp knife, creating fresh, vibrant pieces.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping the delectable pan drippings.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil into the same skillet and sauté zucchini rounds for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Introduce corn kernels and 1 tsp dried thyme, stirring and cooking for additional 2 minutes.
- Gently nestle chicken pieces atop the vegetables, creating a harmonious arrangement.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.
- Shower ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley over the entire dish, adding a final burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Pat the chicken thoroughly to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in all the delicious juices.
- Invest in a good meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without any guesswork about doneness.
- Keep the skillet hot when searing chicken to create a beautiful caramelized crust that adds incredible flavor to the entire dish.
- For a low-carb version, swap corn with bell peppers or asparagus, which work beautifully with the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg