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Low Carb Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites are the easiest dinner you’ll ever throw together! Everything cooks in one skillet, filling your kitchen with the rich aroma of garlic, mushrooms, and golden seared chicken. The result? A simple meal that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
These buttery, juicy mushroom chicken bites are cooked in pan juices loaded with herbs and spices, making them one of those simple chicken and mushroom recipes you’ll want on repeat. With just one pan, a wooden spoon, and your stovetop, you’ll have the perfect skillet dinner ready in minutes.
What Makes This Recipe Work
This Garlic Mushroom Chicken comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying a flavorful dinner. The juicy chicken bites soak up all the buttery garlic and earthy mushroom juices, creating a dish that feels both comforting and effortless. It’s the kind of meal that proves simple ingredients can deliver big, bold taste.
If you love quick dinners, these garlic mushroom chicken bites are the perfect solution. They’re hearty without being heavy, and they fit right into your weeknight rotation of simple chicken and mushroom recipes. Whether you serve it with rice, pasta, or keep it light with greens, this dish gives you endless ways to enjoy the best of garlic chicken and mushrooms.
What Goes Into Garlic Mushroom Chicken
This recipe keeps things simple but still packs in all the rich, savory flavors you crave. A mix of juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and plenty of garlic come together in a buttery skillet sauce that feels comforting yet quick enough for busy nights.
- Boneless Chicken Thighs: Cut into bite-sized pieces, they stay juicy and tender while soaking up the garlic butter and herbs.
- Brown Mushrooms: Their earthy flavor pairs beautifully with chicken and absorbs all the buttery pan juices.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic infuses every bite with bold, aromatic flavor you can’t skip.
- Butter: Melts into the skillet to create a rich, velvety sauce that ties everything together.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Garlic Mushroom Chicken
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, add chicken, season with spices, and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the remaining oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, stir in mushrooms, and cook until softened and golden, about 3–4 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Melt the remaining butter, add shallots and bell peppers, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, keeping the heat moderate.
- Return the Chicken: Place the chicken back into the pan with juices, mix well to coat, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
A cozy skillet of garlic mushroom chicken deserves sides that lift its rich flavors without overpowering them. Try pairing it with Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters for a crunchy, cheesy bite that contrasts the tender chicken. Another great option is Cauliflower Fried Rice, which keeps things light, low carb, and perfect for soaking up all that garlicky butter sauce.
If you’d like something heartier, go for Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats. They’re satisfying, flavorful, and bring a fun twist to your dinner table while staying wholesome. Together, these sides make your garlic chicken and mushrooms feel like a complete, restaurant-worthy meal right at home.
Recipe FAQ’s
A meat thermometer in the kitchen is your best friend! Pop the thermometer into the centre of the mushroom chicken bite. If the temperature meets 165°F/75°C, you’re good to go. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can always try the poke method. It is exactly what it sounds like: find a knife or skewer and poke a whole or slice into the chicken. If the juices run clear, the chicken is ready to eat. If the juices are still pink, it needs more time.
Absolutely. Serve the bites on toothpicks or skewers, and you’ve got a quick and flavorful party snack.
Cook the chicken over medium-high heat until just done, then remove it from the pan. Adding it back at the end keeps it tender and juicy.
Mushroom Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch | 2cm pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown shallot chopped
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well and sear chicken all over until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, while stirring, until just beginning to brown and soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan. Let melt and sauté shallots and bell peppers until just soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken back into the pan along with any juices released while resting. Mix through all of the ingredients to evenly coat in the pan juices. Continue cooking until all vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is so flavorful! We absolutely loved it. A definite keeper. Thank you for the recipe.
These were delicious! Also, thank you so much for adding the measurements in metric as well. It saves Europeans like me a ton of converting!
This is a go to for me. Easy to put together on a week night and my family loves it. I don’t use as much butter because everyone in my household is on a healthy kick but it’s still delicious I just add a little chicken stock to make more sauce.
This was so good and easy to put together, my husband even said he could make this recipe and not screw it up! We did add a can of diced tomatoes and then sprinkled parmigiana regiano on top. It was like having a supreme pizza without the crust!
The whole family raved about this recipe! I served it with a side of green beans and egg noodles. It is definitely a keeper!
Always have amazing recipes
Made this today will definitely make again it was delicious with pan seared zucchini
Brilliant recipe…LOVE IT!!!. I have cooked it twice and both time it has been great hit and going to cook it again today. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Sooooo good. Is on my repeat list.
Awesome recipe. I did add a bit more on the seasonings I am an avid cook so I like to eye ball the seasonings as I see fit. But honestly great recipe. It’s paleo gluten free and delish!
I’m normally not a fan of fresh mushrooms but these were extremely good. The recipe was very tasty, definetly going to make it again.