Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken bites paired with silky, creamy rotini pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the grated parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Mix to ensure the cheese evenly coats the breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken bites in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the crispy chicken bites to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then season to taste.
- Add cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss in the creamy sauce.
- Plate the creamy rotini and top with crispy chicken bites, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and consider gluten-free substitutes for breading and pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bites, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food