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Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Juicy, smoky grilled chicken bites smothered in a velvety garlic cream sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley. Pure comfort in every bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven or Broiler

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat grill or skillet. Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Step 2: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  • Step 3: Pour garlic cream sauce into a baking dish. Place grilled chicken bites on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Step 4: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes or broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Grilled Chicken Bites
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