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Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites

Irresistibly Easy Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites You’ll Love

These Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy chicken and creamy rotini pasta in a buttery buffalo garlic sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Swap for chicken thighs if preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps brown the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds depth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Base for the sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Choose your favorite heat level
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional for sweetness
For the Cheesy Rotini
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Use your favorite pasta type
  • 1 cup Milk For creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour To thicken the cheese sauce
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Rich flavor
  • ½ cup Blue Cheese Crumbles Adds tangy flavor
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Sticks For crunch

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over bite-sized chicken breast pieces. Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss together until chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken. Sear for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then, pour in buffalo wing sauce and optional honey, stirring to combine.
  4. Return seared chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain while reserving a cup of pasta water.
  6. In a separate saucepan, melt more unsalted butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually add milk until the mixture thickens, then stir in cheddar cheese.
  7. Toss the drained rotini pasta in the cheese sauce, fold in blue cheese crumbles, mixing gently.
  8. Plate the cheesy rotini pasta, top with Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites, drizzle extra sauce if desired, and garnish with parsley and celery sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly cooked chicken and al dente pasta are essential for this dish. Make ahead for a stress-free meal.

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