Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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These creamy garlic butter chicken bites are deliciously seasoned, cook in a single skillet, and are ready quickly. Serve over pasta.

closeup of bite-sized garlic butter chicken bites over pasta
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated onion

  • 3/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 7 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

  1. Whisk salt, garlic granules, onion granules, and paprika together in a small bowl. Toss chicken in a bowl with 1 teaspoon oil and seasoning mixture; set aside.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add chicken to skillet and cook and stir until no chicken pieces are longer pink at the center, 7 to 8 minutes. 

  3. Move chicken to the back side of the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in cream. Move chicken back to center of skillet; stir into sauce to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

348 Calories
20g Fat
4g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 290mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 36g 73%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 357mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.