Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Mushrooms
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken bites and sautéed mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a luxurious treat, ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the chicken:
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauté the mushrooms:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Make the garlic butter sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter in the skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Combine:
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Finish the dish:
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until warmed through.
Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, but thighs offer more juiciness.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.