Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoky Cajun Alfredo Gemelli
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoky Cajun Alfredo Gemelli is the ultimate comfort-food-meets-gourmet pasta dish. Tender, golden-fried chicken bites coated in Parmesan pair perfectly with a smoky Cajun Alfredo sauce, creating a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy combination that clings to every twirl of gemelli pasta.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Deep Frying Pan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 350 g gemelli pasta
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Set up breading station with flour, eggs, and Parmesan-Panko mixture.
- Coat chicken and fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cook gemelli pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make Alfredo sauce with butter, cream, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan.
- Toss pasta in sauce, top with crispy chicken, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, fry chicken in batches. Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 3mg
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