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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoked Cajun Alfredo

Indulge in Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoked Cajun Alfredo

Delight in these Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoked Cajun Alfredo, a flavorful twist on comfort food that's quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces for perfect crispiness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk for marinating
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 large Eggs, whisked to bind the coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • ½ cup Grated parmesan cheese for depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika adds smokiness
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Smoked Cajun Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced for flavor
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream for richness
  • ¾ cup Grated parmesan cheese for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for spice
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika to match chicken flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine to soak up the sauce
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Bowls for breading
  • wire rack
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare the breading station with flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Coat the marinated chicken in flour, then eggs, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Fry the coated chicken bites in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, add cream, cheese, Cajun seasoning, and spices; simmer.
  7. Combine cooked fettuccine with the Alfredo sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Serve fettuccine topped with crispy chicken bites and garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for juicy bites and double-coat for extra crunch. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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