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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini Bliss

Delight in these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Rotini, a simple yet flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best melt
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used instead
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Substitute with oregano or basil if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with melted butter or cooking spray
For the Creamy Rotini
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Any pasta shape can be used
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider using half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Omit if not available
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is preferable
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Other herbs can be used for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the coated chicken.
  5. Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Boil salted water and cook rotini according to package instructions.
  7. Melt butter in a skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  8. Pour heavy cream into the skillet with sautéed garlic and bring to a simmer.
  9. Add more Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until thickened.
  10. Fold in the cooked rotini, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  11. Add the baked chicken bites to the creamy rotini and serve with parsley garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken bites for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.

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