Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
A delicious combination of tender chicken bites in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, paired with cheesy roasted potatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces about 900 g
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter about 60 g
- 2 tbsp olive oil about 30 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream about 240 ml
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese about 50 g
- 1 tbsp garlic powder about 8 g
- 1 tbsp onion powder about 8 g
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning about 1 g
For the Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese about 100 g
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese about 50 g
- 1 tbsp garlic powder about 8 g
- 1 tbsp parsley about 4 g
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the Skillet
- In a large skillet, melt the butter along with the olive oil over medium heat.
Cook the Chicken
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Add them to the skillet and sauté for about 7-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Once cooked, set the chicken aside and keep it warm.
Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the Oven
- While the sauce thickens, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Potatoes
- On a baking sheet, toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out evenly.
Roast the Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until they’re golden and crispy.
Add the Cheese
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle the roasted potatoes with the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the chicken bites and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve alongside the cheesy roasted potatoes.
Notes
For a delightful meal presentation, serve the garlic butter chicken bites in a shallow bowl with a generous layer of creamy sauce. You can add a fresh salad or steamed vegetables if you want some greens.