Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Hot Cajun Alfredo & Crispy Spinach Twists is a bold, flavor-packed chicken dinner idea featuring juicy garlic parmesan-coated chicken, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and flaky spinach puff pastry twists. Perfect for parties or weeknight meals!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
2 oz cream cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 sheet puff pastry
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Toss the chicken pieces in grated parmesan until well-coated.
3. Sear the chicken in olive oil or cook in the air fryer until golden and fully cooked.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in Cajun seasoning. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.
5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, simmer until thickened, and stir in extra parmesan if desired.
6. Roll out puff pastry and top with chopped spinach and a sprinkle of parmesan.
7. Slice into strips, twist each strip, and bake at 400°F until golden brown.
8. Serve the crispy chicken bites with Cajun Alfredo sauce and spinach twists. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier bites.
Don’t skip the parmesan—it adds flavor and helps with browning.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg