Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are delicious, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix or top with sliced jalapeños before baking.
- Substitute the mozzarella cheese with cheddar or a blend of your favorite cheeses for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg