Weeknight Win – One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies

Published on 29 May 2025 at 13:52

If you’re anything like me, weeknights are a juggling act. Between work, family, and everything in between, getting a hot, delicious meal on the table can feel like a chore. That’s exactly why I created my cookbook—to make home-cooked meals simple, fast, and full of flavor for busy moms and wives just like you.

Today, I’m sharing one of my go-to weeknight recipes from the cookbook that my family absolutely loves: One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies. It’s hearty, wholesome, and on the table in under 30 minutes!

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 cup baby carrots

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for freshness

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute.

  5. Add carrots, zucchini, and broccoli. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp.

  6. Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce.

  7. Serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon if desired.