Description
Chicken Artichoke Bites are a quick and delicious snack featuring tender chicken combined with tangy artichokes, cream cheese, and parmesan. They’re coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and cooked to golden perfection, making them perfect appetizers or versatile snacks that come together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Coating & Cooking
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying) or as needed for baking
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the cooked chicken breast and artichoke hearts into small, even pieces to ensure every bite has a balanced mix.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken and artichokes with cream cheese, parmesan, garlic powder, and fresh parsley. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Form the Bites: Scoop small spoonfuls of the mixture and shape them into bite-sized balls or flattened discs, based on your preference for texture and ease of eating.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: Roll each bite thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs to get a full, crispy coating.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If pan-frying, cook bites 5-7 minutes per side until golden and crispy. If baking, place bites on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- Chop chicken and artichokes evenly to ensure consistent texture and cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet or baking sheet; allow space for heat circulation for optimal crispiness.
- Fresh parsley brightens flavor better than dried parsley.
- Adjust the amount of cream cheese to control the moisture and consistency of the filling.
- The filling can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for convenient last-minute cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg