Mushroom Chicken Bites
Quick and cozy Mushroom Chicken Bites with juicy chicken and savory mushrooms coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces Use thighs for extra juiciness.
- 8-12 ounces Mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button) Fresh mushrooms preferred.
- 3-5 cloves Garlic, minced Measure with your heart.
- 2 tablespoons Butter For cooking and flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking.
- 1/4-1/2 cup Chicken broth Adds moisture and flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce Optional but adds depth.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried thyme For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water Optional for thickening.
- to taste Salt and black pepper For seasoning.
- to garnish Fresh parsley or green onions Optional, for presentation.
- 1 Lemon wedge for serving Optional, adds brightness.
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer. Let it cook without moving it for a couple of minutes until golden. Stir and cook until mostly done, then move it to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter, then toss in the mushrooms. Let them sit for a minute before stirring to allow them to brown.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, then stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and add soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce if using. Scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken back in and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 minute.
- Finish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan during cooking to ensure everything browns properly. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or a splash of heavy cream for creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g