Description
These Garlic-Butter Cheddar Crust Sheet-Pan Chicken Bites With Smoky Bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken bites with a crispy cheddar crust and smoky bacon flavor.
Ingredients
1. 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2. 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
3. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
5. 4 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1 tsp paprika
7. 1 tsp salt
8. 1/2 tsp black pepper
9. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat.
4. 4. Spread the chicken on a sheet pan in a single layer.
5. 5. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
6. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
7. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
8. 8. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
You can substitute the chicken with turkey or tofu for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sheet Pan & Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg