Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini is packed with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and a rich garlic butter sauce all made in one pan in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Cut into bite-sized cubes for quick cooking.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps brown the chicken beautifully.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – Adds rich buttery flavor.
- 5 garlic cloves, minced – Creates the signature garlic butter taste.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – Adds aromatic herbs.
- 1 teaspoon paprika – Gives mild smokiness and color.
- ½ teaspoon onion powder – Adds savory depth.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchini – Cut into thick half-moons.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the zucchini into thick half-moons and season lightly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden, then add butter and garlic during the final minute. Remove the chicken.
- Cook the zucchini in the same skillet with olive oil and butter until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve hot on its own or with rice, pasta, cauliflower rice, or garlic bread.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the richest garlic butter flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the zucchini to keep it crisp-tender.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 390 calories