This bold and satisfying meal brings crispy, cheesy chicken bites together with a rich, smoky Cajun Alfredo sauce coating tender gemelli or penne pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food duo that hits all the right notes—creamy, spicy, crunchy, and cheesy!
Ingredients:
For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken Bites:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Smoked Cajun Alfredo Gemelli:
12 oz gemelli or penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
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