Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini is the ultimate comfort food that your family will love. This dish features crispy, golden chicken bites tossed with tender rotini pasta in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, all enhanced by the savory notes of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in under an hour. Serve it family-style for a cozy dinner experience or on a bed of greens for a fresh twist. Whip up this delightful meal and watch it become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted, then combine with cooked rotini.
- Toss baked chicken into the creamy pasta mixture and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg