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Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn

Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn: A Cozy Weeknight Delight

This Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn recipe is a quick, wholesome dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Skinless and boneless, sliced into uniform strips
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Zucchini Medium-sized, sliced
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Margarine can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Optional

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in olive oil. Allow to heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Season sliced chicken breasts with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Return skillet to heat, add more olive oil if needed, and arrange chicken strips in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip the chicken over and sprinkle in minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2 minutes on low heat.
  6. Pour lime juice and add butter to the skillet, stirring gently for 3-5 minutes until butter melts and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Add sautéed zucchini and corn to the skillet, stirring to combine and coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use uniform chicken strips and fresh ingredients; customize veggies to your preference.

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