Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites served with a rich Smoked Cajun Alfredo sauce over gemelli pasta, creating a delightful and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 lb gemelli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece in the beaten eggs, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken bites on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, cook the gemelli pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat, then stir in the smoked gouda and Cajun seasoning until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked gemelli pasta in the Cajun Alfredo sauce.
- Serve the crispy chicken bites on top of the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites, Smoked Cajun Alfredo, Gemelli Pasta, Chicken Recipe