Description
Mouthwatering Mushroom Chicken Bites feature tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast sautéed with savory mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme in a buttery chicken broth sauce. Perfect as a flavorful main dish or appetizer, this quick and easy skillet recipe delivers comfort and elegance in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Mushroom Mixture
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and have released their moisture.
- Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme leaves, cooking for an additional minute to release their fragrant aromas.
- Deglaze the Pan: Add the butter and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate all flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Mushrooms: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the mushroom sauce.
- Simmer and Blend Flavors: Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve the Mushroom Chicken Bites warm, either on their own or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- These Mushroom Chicken Bites make a delicious appetizer or a satisfying main course.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan.
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste for more or less spice.
