One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A simple one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in garlic butter with fresh zucchini and juicy cherry tomatoes for a flavorful, effortless dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.2 lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, searing for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 2 medium sliced zucchini rounds and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to coat in garlic butter. Cook for 5 minutes until zucchini is tender and tomatoes start to soften.
4. Step 4: Return the chicken thighs to the pan, sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano over everything, and cook together for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Finish by sprinkling 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately.