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Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Zucchini and Sweet Corn (One-Pan Summer Dinner)

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A quick and flavorful garlic butter chicken skillet with fresh zucchini and sweet corn. Ready in 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is light, summery, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced

  • 2 small zucchinis, sliced

  • 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • ¼ tsp paprika (optional)

  • Optional: 2 tbsp lemon juice or white wine for deglazing

  • Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

  • Optional: grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, ~8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, lower heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes.

  • Add zucchini and corn. Sauté 5–6 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

  • Return chicken to the pan. Toss everything in the garlic butter and cook 2 more minutes.

  • Garnish with parsley and parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

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