4.7 from 21 votes
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Fast, easy, and delicious! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken are tossed in a garlicky parmesan butter sauce. These chicken bites are a versatile family fave!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, combine the chicken with the olive oil, chicken base, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and thyme. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook over medium high heat until seared on all sides, about 5 minutes. Then pour the garlic butter over the chicken bites and stir for 30-60 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits, until they are all evenly coated. Then stir in the parmesan and chopped parsley and toss to coat. Continue to cook until the chicken is done, (165˚F internal temp) about 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- If you aren't familiar with chicken base it is a paste style bullion that adds tons of rich chicken flavor. The most common brand of chicken base is Better Than Bullion, but any brand will work.
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: Save leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- How to Freeze: This garlic butter chicken bites recipe freezes well. Place cooked chicken bites in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- This garlic butter chicken bites recipe freezes well. Place cooked chicken bites in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
773mg
(32%)
Potassium
923mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1186IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 773mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1186IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.