Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and dry the 5 chicken thighs.
  2. 2Cube the chicken thighs.
  3. 3Add avocado oil to the chicken.
  4. 4Season the chicken with smoked paprika, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  5. 5Mix the chicken and spices until well combined.
  6. 6Add oil to a hot pan.
  7. 7Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan.
  8. 8Cook the chicken for 15 minutes until its internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. 9Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  10. 10In the same pan, add chopped peppers and onions.
  11. 11Add tomato paste to the peppers and onions.
  12. 12Mix until everything is broken down.
  13. 13Pour in 1.5 cups of half & half.
  14. 14Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
  15. 15Stir the sauce until it gets nice and thick.
  16. 16Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  17. 17Stir the Parmesan cheese into the sauce to further thicken it.
  18. 18Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce.
  19. 19Add 3 cups of baby spinach to the sauce.
  20. 20Mix the spinach into the sauce and let it cook down.
  21. 21Boil water in a pot and salt it.
  22. 22Add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta to the boiling water.
  23. 23Let the pasta cook through.
  24. 24Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  25. 25Mix the pasta with the amazing sauce.
  26. 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.