Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Hot Cajun Alfredo & Crispy Spinach Twists are the ultimate comfort dinner with a spicy twist. Juicy chicken pieces coated in garlic and parmesan are simmered in a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce, served over pasta or rice, and paired with flaky spinach cheese twists that steal the show.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 oz cooked pasta or 2 cups cooked rice
1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with minced garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic. Pour in cream, Cajun seasoning, and simmer. Stir in parmesan and return the chicken to coat.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry, spread with sautéed spinach and shredded cheese, cut into strips, twist, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
5. Serve chicken over pasta or rice. Add spinach twists on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley or more parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake the spinach twists on parchment-lined perforated trays.
You can substitute the puff pastry with crescent dough if needed.
To adjust the spice level, use less Cajun seasoning or add a spoon of cream cheese to mellow the heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (with pasta & 2 twists)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken bites, Alfredo, spinach twists, Cajun, comfort food