Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini recipe featuring tender chicken sautéed to perfection, combined with fresh zucchini, all coated in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner that’s both simple and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. This ensures flavorful chicken and helps get a nice sear.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the garlic: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add the zucchini: Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top and zucchini, and let everything cook together for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and zucchini, spooning extra garlic butter sauce on top. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
- You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash if preferred.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- If you prefer, use ghee or clarified butter for a richer taste and higher smoke point.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, sautéed chicken, zucchini recipe, quick dinner, low carb chicken, healthy chicken dinner
