Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken bites coated in a crispy Parmesan blend, served with creamy rotini pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rotini
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cut chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until well-coated.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and toss again. Spread the chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Cooking
- Bake the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about one minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer, stirring in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened.
- Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and fold into the sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Once the chicken is ready, add it to the skillet with the pasta and sauce, tossing to combine.
Serving
- Serve the creamy rotini on plates and arrange the crispy chicken bites on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and optionally sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
For extra crispy chicken, consider double-coating the chicken bites. Adjust seasoning to your preference.