Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini & Corn is a quick and delicious stovetop dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with fresh vegetables in a savory garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, it combines juicy chicken, sweet corn, and tender zucchini, all enhanced with a splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley for brightness.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Cooking fat and aromatics

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced

Vegetables

1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

Finishing

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Heat the oil and cook chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Sauté garlic and vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced zucchini and corn kernels, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables become tender but still vibrant.
Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to combine the flavors. Drizzle the dish with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley for freshness. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash if preferred.
For a quicker option, try using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken.
If you enjoy some heat, add red pepper flakes while cooking the garlic for a spicy kick.