Description
These Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces with savory mushrooms and aromatic garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Mushrooms:
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss with mushrooms and garlic. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or chicken broth while cooking the mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
