Description
Garlic butter chicken zucchini corn combines tender chicken and fresh summer vegetables in a quick weeknight skillet that brings comfort straight to your dinner table. Fresh ingredients and simple seasoning make this dish a perfect go-to meal when hunger strikes and time is short.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
Fats and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil across a large skillet, heating it to medium temperature for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper onto 4 chicken breasts, then carefully place them in the hot pan.
- Sear chicken breasts for exactly 6-7 minutes on one side until a rich golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the chicken and cook another 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest point.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm and covered.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
- Add 3 tablespoons minced garlic, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until aromatic and slightly golden.
- Toss in 2 sliced zucchinis and 1 cup corn, sautéing for exactly 5 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Nestle the chicken back into the skillet with vegetables, allowing everything to meld together for 3-4 minutes.
- Plate your chicken and vegetables, spooning extra garlic butter sauce over the top.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in the juices.
- Cut zucchini and corn into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and maintain a consistent texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a low-carb version, swap corn with bell peppers or substitute zucchini noodles for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg