Garlic Butter Mushroom Chicken Bites Recipe

Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed); ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 cups cremini mushrooms (sliced); ⅓ cup green bell pepper (cubed); ⅓ cup red bell pepper (cubed); parsley (for garnish (optional))

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites combine juicy chicken thighs, mushrooms, bell peppers, fresh garlic, butter, and simple spices in a one-skillet meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.

Garlic butter mushroom chicken is a simple skillet meal with bite-sized chicken, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a garlic butter sauce. It works well for weeknight dinners and can be served with rice, potatoes, noodles, or vegetables.

For another simple weeknight meal, my Mongolian Chicken has a savory-sweet sauce, while Caprese Chicken combines chicken with classic Italian flavors.

Chicken bites with mushrooms and bell peppers in a garlic butter skillet.

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Why This Garlic Chicken and Mushroom recipe is a favorite of mine
Ingredients You’ll Need
How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Ways to Switch It Up
Tips To Make This Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites Recipe
Serving Suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Storage Suggestions
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Mushrooms Recipe

Why This Garlic Chicken and Mushroom recipe is a favorite of mine

Ready in 30 minutes. A short prep and cook time makes it practical when you need dinner on the table without a long wait.
One-skillet meal. The chicken, mushrooms, and peppers cook in the same pan, which means fewer dishes to clean after dinner.
Good for leftovers. Extra chicken bites make a convenient lunch or quick meal the next day.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken thighs, mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic, butter, oil, and seasonings.

Chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs stay juicy and tender when cooked as bite-sized pieces.
Mushrooms: Cremini mushrooms add an earthy, savory taste and a meaty texture to the chicken bites.
Bell peppers: Red and green bell peppers add mild sweetness, color, and texture.
Olive oil: Helps the chicken brown as it cooks.
Butter: Unsalted butter adds richness and pairs well with the chicken and vegetables.
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic becomes fragrant as it cooks in the butter.
Seasonings: Paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper season the chicken.
Parsley: Fresh parsley adds color and freshness before serving.

*See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Step 1: Cook the chicken. Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2: Season the chicken. Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken, then transfer it to a plate.

Seasoned chicken pieces cooking in a skillet before the vegetables are added.

Step 3: Sauté the vegetables. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Stir in the garlic and bell peppers and sauté for about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook for another couple of minutes.

Mushrooms cooking with red and green bell peppers in a skillet.

Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the excess moisture has evaporated.

Cooked chicken returned to the skillet with mushrooms and bell peppers.

Step 5: Garnish and serve. Garnish the mushroom chicken bites with fresh parsley and serve.

Ways to Switch It Up

Use chicken breast: Swap the chicken thighs for boneless, skinless chicken breast. Cut it into similar-sized pieces and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Try different mushrooms: Use white button or Portobello mushrooms instead of cremini mushrooms. Portobello mushrooms have a deeper mushroom taste.

Include other vegetables: Zucchini, broccoli, green beans, or onions can complement the mushrooms and bell peppers. Adjust the cooking time based on the vegetables you choose.

Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: Add red pepper flakes with the seasonings if you prefer a spicier version of the garlic butter chicken bites.

Tips To Make This Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites Recipe

Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces. Pieces that are close in size cook at a similar rate and help prevent smaller pieces from drying out before larger pieces finish cooking.
Clean the mushrooms before slicing. Remove visible dirt and pat the mushrooms dry before cooking. Excess surface moisture can release more liquid into the skillet and make the dish watery.
Allow excess moisture to evaporate. Mushrooms release moisture as they cook. Let the excess liquid cook off so the chicken and mushrooms are not watery when served.
Use a meat thermometer. Check one of the largest chicken pieces with a meat thermometer. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe serving.

Serving Suggestions

Rice: Spoon the chicken, mushrooms, and peppers over Lebanese Vermicelli Rice for a simple meal.
Potatoes: Soak up the garlic butter pan juices with Easy Mashed Potatoes.
Quinoa: Spoon the chicken bites over quinoa for an alternative to rice.
Salad: Balance the meal with a fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad.

Close-up of chicken bites with mushrooms and red and green bell peppers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add other veggies?

Yes, this recipe is very adaptable and you can use any veggies you like. Just make sure they are a combination of things that have almost the same cook time. Firmer veggies like carrots can be sliced thinly, or parboiled ahead.

Can I make this recipe with other proteins?

Absolutely. You can use tender beef cubes, scallops, shrimp or firm tofu.

Garlic butter chicken bites with mushrooms and bell peppers in a bowl.

Storage Suggestions

Store leftover garlic butter chicken bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

For longer storage, you can freeze the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months for best quality. The mushrooms and bell peppers may soften after thawing.

To reheat, warm the chicken bites in a skillet or microwave until heated through. Add a small amount of butter to the skillet if the leftovers seem dry.

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