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Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini, Corn, and Ravioli (30-Minute Recipe)


  • Author: Skylar
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with sautéed zucchini and sweet corn. The dish is completed with savory ravioli, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a 30-minute dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables and cheesy ravioli adds texture and balance to the rich, buttery chicken.


Ingredients

Scale

Veggies
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (about 3 ears of corn)

Garlic Butter Chicken
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika or more
½ teaspoon chili powder or more
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or more
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Garnish
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped


Instructions

Prepare the veggies
Heat a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 minute without any oil. Add the olive oil followed by the sliced zucchini. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat, flipping the zucchini once. Remove the cooked zucchini to a plate.

Make the Garlic Butter Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season the chicken evenly with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
In the same skillet, now empty, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Place the chicken strips in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes.
Flip the chicken over, add the minced garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes. Lower the heat to low, add the lime juice and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for another 2 minutes or longer, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is softened.

Assembly
Return the cooked zucchini and corn kernels to the skillet with the chicken.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt over low heat, stirring quickly to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for just a couple of minutes until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, or lime juice if desired.
Serve topped with the remaining cilantro. Optionally, sprinkle a small amount of chili powder over the dish for presentation.

Notes

Cook chicken over medium heat to avoid drying out
Use a nonstick pan for easier cleanup
Rest chicken before serving for juicier results
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking
Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 15