Ingredients

• 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1‑inch pieces
• 0.5 cup all‑purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (for breading)
• 1 tsp kosher salt for chicken
• 0.5 tsp black pepper for chicken
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.33 cup neutral oil, for pan‑frying add more as needed
• 12 oz gemelli pasta
• 1 tbsp kosher salt, for boiling water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.25 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish