Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini is a mouthwatering dish that combines the crispy, savory goodness of chicken bites with the velvety richness of creamy rotini pasta. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone at the table. The crunchy garlic parmesan coating on the chicken pairs beautifully with a smooth garlic cream sauce, creating an indulgent meal that’s both comforting and easy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or seasonings to make it uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for coating)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil (for frying)
- Butter (for sauce)
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix grated parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown (34 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Cook rotini in boiling salted water until al dente; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and saut minced garlic briefly.
- Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then whisk in grated parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked rotini in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve plated rotini topped with crispy chicken bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg