Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Hot Cajun Alfredo & Crispy Spinach Twists is a savory, creamy, and crispy chicken dinner recipe featuring golden garlic-Parmesan crusted chicken, a bold Cajun Alfredo sauce, and flaky spinach pastry twists. Perfect for family meals or dinner parties, this dish blends Italian comfort with Southern spice for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
500 g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
100 g grated Parmesan cheese (for chicken)
100 g breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tbsp butter
240 ml heavy cream
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
60 g Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
100 g fresh spinach leaves
1 sheet puff pastry
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and minced garlic.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
5. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and butter over medium heat. Stir in Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese until smooth and thickened.
6. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Roll out puff pastry, top with spinach, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and cut into strips.
7. Twist strips and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
8. Serve chicken bites drizzled with Cajun Alfredo alongside spinach twists.
Notes
This recipe serves 4 people.
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
Adjust Cajun spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry & Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-Southern)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg