Description
This dish features tender chicken coated in a crunchy garlic Parmesan breadcrumb mixture served over creamy rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for the sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces with olive oil, then dip them into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat, add minced garlic, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and mix it with the garlic cream sauce.
- Serve the creamy pasta topped with crispy garlic parmesan chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for even cooking and consider using fresh grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg