Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce & Cheesy Roasted Potatoes

For the Chicken Bites:

2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup butter

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheesy Roasted Potatoes:

4 medium potatoes, cubed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp parsley

Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sauté with garlic until golden brown and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, add heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Roast the potatoes on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
7. Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese, then return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
8. Pour the Parmesan cream sauce over the chicken bites and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve alongside the cheesy roasted potatoes.