Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Wash and dry the 5 chicken thighs.
- 2Cube the chicken thighs.
- 3Add avocado oil to the chicken.
- 4Season the chicken with smoked paprika, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- 5Mix the chicken and spices until well combined.
- 6Add oil to a hot pan.
- 7Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan.
- 8Cook the chicken for 15 minutes until its internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 9Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
- 10In the same pan, add chopped peppers and onions.
- 11Add tomato paste to the peppers and onions.
- 12Mix until everything is broken down.
- 13Pour in 1.5 cups of half & half.
- 14Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- 15Stir the sauce until it gets nice and thick.
- 16Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- 17Stir the Parmesan cheese into the sauce to further thicken it.
- 18Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce.
- 19Add 3 cups of baby spinach to the sauce.
- 20Mix the spinach into the sauce and let it cook down.
- 21Boil water in a pot and salt it.
- 22Add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta to the boiling water.
- 23Let the pasta cook through.
- 24Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- 25Mix the pasta with the amazing sauce.
- 26Garnish with parsley.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Rosemary
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 5 Chicken Thighs
- 2 Cups Chopped Peppers & Onions
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1.5 Cups Half & Half
- 0.5 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 Cups Baby Spinach
- 1 lb Mafaldine
- 1 handful Parsley
Equipment
PanBowlSpatulaTongsPot
Tips
- Always salt the pasta water.
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