Name: Garlic Yogurt Chicken Bites with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 pounds thin chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (cremini or white); 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 12–16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups whole milk yogurt; 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for topping; Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Description

These garlic yogurt chicken bites are creamy, savory, and made in one pan with spinach and mushrooms—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons olive oil

Chicken Dish

2 pounds thin chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely diced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (cremini or white)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12–16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups whole milk yogurt
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for topping
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken bites with spice mix until evenly coated.
Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Sauté veggies: Add remaining olive oil and butter. Cook onion for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until browned.
Build flavor: Stir in garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add spinach: Mix in spinach and cook 2 minutes, breaking it up evenly.
Make it creamy: Lower heat. Stir in yogurt slowly until smooth, then add feta cheese. Sauce should be creamy and lightly thickened.
Finish: Return chicken to skillet. Simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with parsley and extra feta.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes