Description

These garlic butter chicken bites with zucchini and corn come together in under 30 minutes for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender chicken is seared and tossed with fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add to skillet in a single layer.

3. Cook chicken undisturbed for 3 minutes, flip and cook another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

4. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender, then stir in corn and cook 1-2 minutes.

6. Return chicken to skillet, toss with vegetables and garlic butter sauce, and heat through for 1-2 minutes.

7. Remove from heat, drizzle lemon juice if using, sprinkle with Italian herbs, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: saute
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

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