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Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn

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Golden, garlicky chicken meets fresh summer veggies in this vibrant, one-pan dish. With juicy zucchini, sweet corn, and a tangy lime finish, it’s an easy weeknight meal that brings bold flavor and minimal cleanup to your table.

Ingredients

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Veggies:

2 tbsp olive oil

2 medium zucchini, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups corn kernels (from ~3 cooked ears)

Garlic Butter Chicken:

1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp salt (or to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (or more)

4 tbsp butter, divided

Garnish:

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook the veggies: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden and tender. Add corn, stir to heat through, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.

Season and sear chicken: Toss chicken with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

Add flavor: Add garlic and 2 tbsp butter to the chicken, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in lime juice and remaining butter until melted and saucy.

Combine: Return zucchini and corn to the pan and toss everything together. Heat through.

Serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Gluten-free, one-pan, and packed with flavor

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