Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn
A quick and flavorful dish featuring chicken, zucchini, and corn in a garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet Ideal for even cooking and heat retention
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (about 3 corn ears)
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika or more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or more
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add olive oil and sliced zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, flipping the zucchini once. Transfer the cooked zucchini to a plate. Tip: Ensure the skillet is hot enough to get a nice sear on the zucchini, enhancing its flavor.
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes. Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Flip the chicken strips, add minced garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the lime juice, and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is softened.
- Combine the cooked zucchini and corn with the chicken in the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt it over low heat, stirring until the butter coats the chicken, zucchini, and corn evenly. This should take a couple of minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with more salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, and lime juice if desired.
- When serving, top with the remaining cilantro. For presentation, sprinkle a small amount of chili powder over the dish. Tip: For added flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving.