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Chicken with Summer Succotash

Chicken with Summer Succotash is a fresh and healthy chicken dinner that's packed with summer veggies and herbs. Light and simple!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free
Method Stovetop
Servings 4
Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts ~2lbs, pounded to an even thickness
  • garlic salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter divided
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1 small red pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 small zucchini chopped
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels ~3 ears worth
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then spray with nonstick spray. Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper then saute for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove to a plate then tent a piece of foil on top to keep chicken warm.
  • Turn heat down to medium then add 1 Tablespoon butter and extra virgin olive oil. Add red onion and peppers, season with salt and pepper, then saute for 3 minutes. Turn heat up to medium-high then add remaining 1 Tablespoon butter, zucchini, and sweet corn kernels, season with more salt and pepper, then saute for another 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender. Add garlic then saute for 1 minute.
  • Add balsamic vinegar then saute until absorbed, 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat then stir in fresh basil. Taste then add salt and pepper if necessary, and then plate the chicken topped with succotash.

Notes

  • Feel free to grill the chicken vs saute it.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, char the corn on the grill before removing the kernels.
  • Serve chicken and succotash over cooked white, brown, or wild blend rice, as shown in these photos.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg