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Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn

Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn cooked in one skillet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Veggies

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels about 3 ears

Garlic Butter Chicken

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or more
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or more
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or more
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided

Garnish

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Heat a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sliced zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, flipping once, until tender but slightly crisp. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Cook the Garlic Butter Chicken

  • Season sliced chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken strips, add minced garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add lime juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir frequently and cook for another 2 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coated in garlic butter sauce.

Assemble

  • Return cooked zucchini and corn to the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir gently over low heat until melted and evenly coating everything.
  • Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with more salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, or lime juice if desired.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.