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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini Made Easy

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a comforting feast for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for extra kick
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic works too
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs for softer texture
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For frying
Creamy Rotini
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Or penne, fusilli
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can replace with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Fresh herb garnish
  • 1/2 cup Pasta Water For adjusting sauce thickness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into even bite-sized pieces and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge in Breadcrumbs: In a bowl, combine grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the seasoned chicken in this mixture.
  3. Fry the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Cook the Rotini: Boil salted water and add the rotini pasta. Cook until al dente, then drain.
  5. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Pour in heavy cream, whisk in Parmesan, and season.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained rotini into the creamy sauce, adding pasta water for desired consistency.
  7. Serve Together: Serve creamy rotini on plates, topped with crispy chicken bites and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with olive oil before serving. Use al dente pasta for best results.

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