Garlic Parm Chicken Bites
🧄🧀🧄🧀A MUST try. Simple, quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight.
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🧄Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
1. Season bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat in garlic butter, then sprinkle in Parmesan. Stir until the cheese slightly crisps and coats the chicken.
5. Optional: garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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🧄Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
1. Peel and chop potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, sour cream, and half the warm milk.
3. Mash until smooth, adding more milk to reach your desired texture.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or roasted garlic.
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🧄Crispy Onion Cheese Chips
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place small mounds of shredded cheese (about 2 tbsp each) on the sheet, spacing them out.
3. Top each with thin slices of onion, pressing gently into the cheese.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
5. Let cool completely on the pan so they crisp up.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are a delicious and simple treat that can make any weeknight meal special. To make them truly stand out, season fresh, boneless chicken pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Use quality ingredients like fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese to elevate the flavors. Cook the chicken in olive oil until golden brown, then toss it in a fragrant garlic-butter sauce. Pairing these chicken bites with homestyle mashed potatoes adds a comforting touch to your dish. For the mashed potatoes, choose Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture. Don’t forget to add sour cream and warm milk for creaminess. Season with salt, pepper, and optionally, garlic powder, to enhance the flavor further. Another delightful addition to your meal is crispy onion cheese chips. A fun and crispy side, these chips are made with your favorite cheese and thinly sliced onions. Simply place small mounds of shredded cheese on a baking tray, top with onion slices, and bake until perfectly golden. This trio of dishes creates a satisfying feast that’s sure to impress your family and friends!