Description
Golden, crispy garlic parmesan chicken bites nestled in a bed of creamy rotini pasta—an indulgent yet easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 1.5 pounds, diced into bite-sized pieces
- Rotini Pasta: 12 ounces
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, freshly grated
- Garlic Cloves: 4, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
- Parsley (optional): Fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss chicken with flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Sear chicken in batches until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, deglaze with broth, then add cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir in parmesan until smooth. Cook pasta al dente, drain, and mix with the sauce and chicken.
- Finishing Touches: Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate hot and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best melt and flavor.
- Don’t skip salting your pasta water—it makes a huge difference.
- Add pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg