Description
This Maple Garlic Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo & Crispy Brussels Twists recipe is the ultimate comfort meal. Juicy chicken glazed in maple garlic, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and crispy Brussels sprouts make this dinner unforgettable. Perfect for chicken dinner lovers looking for bold flavor combinations.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in maple syrup and 1 tablespoon butter. Simmer until slightly thickened, then return chicken to coat in the glaze.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in Cajun seasoning and pour in heavy cream. Simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. To serve, layer the glazed chicken over Cajun Alfredo pasta or plate it alone with a drizzle of sauce. Add a side of crispy Brussels sprouts and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the garlic doesn’t burn when making the glaze—it can turn bitter.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest Alfredo texture.
To reheat leftovers, warm the sauce slowly and stir in a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting & Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg