Southern Chicken and Waffle Pasta Crispy Chicken & Maple Cream Pasta with Waffle Crumble Ingredients: 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for roux) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Belgian waffle, toasted and crumbled (or 1 cup mini waffle pieces) Fresh thyme or chopped chives for garnish Directions: Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Slice the chicken breasts into strips, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Soak in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. Dredge chicken in flour and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Stir in maple syrup, nutmeg, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Plate the pasta and top with crispy chicken and toasted waffle crumble. Garnish with fresh thyme or chives. Serve warm. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 680 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #southernpasta #chickenandwaffles #comfortfoodrecipes #maplecheddarsauce #crispychicken #soulfoodtwist #pastaideas #fusionrecipes #chickenpasta #cheesysauce #buttermilkchicken #wafflecrumbles #southerninspired #decadentdinners #creativecooking #pastanight #savorysweetcombo #maplesyrupmagic #brunchdinner #flavorfusion Pasta meets the South! This Southern Chicken and Waffle Pasta brings crispy buttermilk chicken, maple cheddar sauce, and waffle crumble together in one unforgettable dish

Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta Spicy Cajun Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Chicken Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 small red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Season shrimp and chicken separately with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning each. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the cooked shrimp and chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to coat in the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #cajunpasta #shrimpandchickenpasta #creamycajunpasta #spicycomfortfood #southernpasta #easyweeknightmeal #homecooking #pastarecipe #creamyshrimpchicken #cajunflavors #comfortfoodrecipes #spicydinnerideas #seafoodpasta #quickdinnerrecipe #pastaheaven #onepotmeal #chickendinner #shrimpdinner #cheesypasta #easyfamilydinner Creamy, spicy, and loaded with shrimp and chicken – this Cajun Pasta is the ultimate comfort food you didn’t know you needed!