Cajun chicken mushroom bites (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy chicken thighs and mushrooms cooked with smoky Cajun spices for a quick, savory meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into ¾ to 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tbsp light flavored olive oil

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp kosher salt
06 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp granulated onion or onion powder
08 - ¼ tsp crushed oregano
09 - ¼ tsp dried thyme
10 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste

→ Vegetables

11 - 8 oz small crimini or button mushrooms, halved or quartered

→ Other

12 - 2 tbsp light flavored olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp water
14 - 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Dice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces approximately ¾ to 1 inch each for quick and even cooking.
02 - Combine smoked paprika, granulated garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice blend until evenly coated. Let rest for at least 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and lightly golden, about 6-8 minutes.
04 - Remove chicken and set aside. Add mushrooms and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Scrape browned bits from the pan and toss mushrooms to coat. Cook for about 4 minutes until tender and infused with the pan's savory residue.
05 - Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet with mushrooms. Stir to combine and warm through. Sprinkle with chopped Italian parsley before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy edges and even cooking; cook in batches if necessary.
02 - Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control spice level.
03 - Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
04 - Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture and prevent drying.

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