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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites for Easy Recipes for Dinner

You know those nights when you're completely drained, the fridge looks like a barren wasteland, and you're *this* close to ordering takeout again? Been there. That's when Garlic Butter Chicken Bites come to the rescue. These little golden nuggets of chicken are a dinner-time lifesaver, and they don’t just fill your belly—they hit the spot in a way that feels oddly comforting. The real magic here? One pan. That’s it. You sear your seasoned chicken chunks in butter (yes, glorious butter), toss in some garlic, maybe a pinch more salt because life’s short, and boom—you’ve got dinner ready in under 20 minutes. These bites are juicy, slightly crisp on the edges, and honestly... they might steal the spotlight from whatever side dish you hastily microwaved. And let’s be real—we’re not chasing perfection here. Maybe you used the ‘wrong’ pan. Maybe you didn’t mince the garlic like a pro. Doesn’t matter. What you’ll have is a weeknight meal that tastes like you tried harder than you did. Plus, they’re versatile—serve them with pasta, rice, salad, or straight from the pan while pretending to plate them for someone else.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami, easy recipes with ground beef, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season it generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 3–4 minutes without stirring until golden.
  4. Flip the pieces and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until fully cooked through.
  5. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.