# Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for a special someone or a treat for yourself.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Pan
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Tongs

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGda2F2Y5/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/238b24f7-19a4-451e-8f4f-dca75b496843
- Extracted: 2025-07-31

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