Description
Looking for an easy dinner that’s packed with flavor? These Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites combine juicy seasoned chicken thighs with buttery garlic mushrooms in one skillet for a quick dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, healthy dinner ideas, and high-protein meals, this easy recipe comes together in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients and incredible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season it with the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
- Add the remaining oil and cook the mushrooms until browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, shallot, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking to achieve the best golden crust.
- Cook the mushrooms without overcrowding the skillet so they brown instead of steam.
- Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for even brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 395 per serving
Keywords: garlic mushroom chicken bites, garlic butter chicken bites, mushroom chicken skillet, easy chicken dinner, one pan chicken recipe, chicken thigh recipe, garlic butter mushrooms, quick weeknight dinner