Description
These Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is sure to impress. Served with a creamy herb sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Herb Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Bites: In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden.
- Make the Creamy Herb Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, cream cheese, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the chicken in the sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
