Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini
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Indulge in delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini—a comforting dish bursting with flavor! Try this easy recipe today!
- Author: Valentina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for coating)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
- Season the chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each seasoned chicken piece thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer; stir in grated parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked rotini into the creamy sauce until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg