Marry Me Chicken Pasta

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and dry 5 chicken thighs, then cube them up.
  2. 2Hit the cubed chicken with avocado oil and season with smoked paprika, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. 3Add the seasoned chicken to a hot pan.
  4. 4Cook the chicken for 15 minutes until its internal temperature reaches 165°F, then take them off.
  5. 5In the same pan, add chopped peppers and onions.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and mix until everything is broken down.
  7. 7Pour in half & half and season with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
  8. 8Give it a nice stir.
  9. 9Add Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce further and stir.
  10. 10Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
  11. 11Add baby spinach and let it cook down.
  12. 12Salt the water and add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta.
  13. 13Let the pasta cook through.
  14. 14Introduce the cooked pasta to the amazing sauce and give it a mix.
  15. 15Add some parsley on top.

Ingredients

  • 5 Chicken Thighs
  • 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
  • 2 Cups Chopped Peppers
  • 2 Cups Onions
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1.5 Cups Half & Half
  • 0.5 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 lb Mafaldine Pasta
  • Parsley

Equipment

PanBowlSpatulaTongs

Tips

  • Feel free to swap in any protein of your choice.