Savory Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Zucchini and Sweet Corn
Savory Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Zucchini and Sweet Corn is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that your family will love. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with vibrant zucchini and sweet corn for a nutritious meal ready in just 30 minutes. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also showcases fresh ingredients, making it ideal for any occasion. Serve it alongside rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn (or 1 cup frozen sweet corn)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the zucchini and corn.
- Once the chicken is done, reduce heat slightly; add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and corn; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (180g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 385mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg