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These garlic Parmesan chicken bites with creamy rotini are rich, cozy, and packed with flavor! Juicy golden chicken bites are tossed with tender rotini in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for an easy, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN:

1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

FOR THE CREAMY ROTINI:

12 oz rotini pasta

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley for serving

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Instructions

1. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.

7. Add cooked rotini and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning.

9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

Add broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost.

Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter option.

Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth.