Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are juicy, golden, and coated in rich garlic butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This quick skillet chicken recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, high-protein snacks, or easy party appetizers. Ready in just 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Pat chicken cubes dry with paper towels.
- 2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4. Add chicken in a single layer and sear until golden.
- 5. Flip chicken and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 7. Melt butter in the same skillet.
- 8. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 9. Return chicken to skillet and toss in garlic butter.
- 10. Sprinkle Parmesan over chicken and stir to coat before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Cook chicken in batches if needed.
- Keep garlic from browning too much.
- Rest chicken briefly before serving.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites, garlic butter chicken, easy chicken appetizer, skillet chicken recipe