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Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – Ready in 15 Minutes!

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Last night, I decided to try this quick, easy garlic butter chicken recipe, and my family devoured it! The bite-sized pieces cook fast, get crispy, and the garlic butter sauce is full of flavor. You can pair these chicken bites with garlic bread, roasted asparagus, or a simple salad for a quick family-friendly meal. Feel free to customize this recipe with your choice of protein – shrimp or tofu work great as alternatives to chicken! •  Total cook and prep time:  15 minutes •  Family friendly:  Yes - my teen loves these chicken bites •  Difficulty level:  Easy/Intermediate •  Serving size:  This recipe serves 3, perfect for a small family or dinner for two with leftovers! • Serving suggestions:  These chicken bites are perfect with garlic bread, roasted asparagus, or even a simple salad Recipe inspiration comes from Food & Wine . We eliminated salt due to the fact that Kevin has kidney disease so he is on a lowe...

Easy Muffin Tin Chicken Pot Pies – Mini Comfort Food, Crispy & Flavorful!

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Chicken Pot Pies Ready to Serve A few nights ago, I had some energy, so I decided to make these Muffin Tin Chicken Pot Pies. They’re surprisingly easy to make, and they turned out SO good. The size was perfect, too. I could’ve probably stopped at one, but I ended up eating two—they were that delicious!  I love the idea of making pot pies, but sometimes, making it from scratch can be a bit much. Since it was just Kevin and I, I wanted something simple but still homemade and delicious. Even though the filling spilled over the dough a bit, it was still okay because the crust came out perfectly crispy, and the veggies were tender and flavorful. We had plenty of leftovers for days, which was a bonus! Kevin was actually surprised by how much he loved these, and honestly, so was I. Pot pies remind me of my childhood—my mom used to make them, and the smell always brings back so many great memories. While rotisserie chicken would’ve been a great option for these, I actually prefer using chi...

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe (Quick & Easy Dinner Idea)

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Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta This is my first Marry Me Chicken blog recipe, and this one will be on repeat. Jace, Kevin and I not only ate our plates clean, but we have also ate leftovers of this. We all loved, loved, loved it! I’ve recently started using Chicken Breast Filets from Albertsons, and they’re so much better than regular chicken breasts. They’re thin, cook faster, and are just easier to work with. This recipe was suggested by Kevin (we usually switch off coming up with recipe ideas) and I'm glad he suggested it. We love chicken and pasta, and this protein-packed meal was a hit with everyone! •  Serving size:  5 servings •  Family friendly:  YES, we all cleared our plates •  Difficulty level:  Intermediate What is Marry Me Chicken? This popular recipe is well-known for it's creamy, flavorful sauce and soft and tender chicken. It includes chicken breast, a thick sauce, and seasonings. The flavor is creamy, tangy, and savory. It's a "love at first ...