Marry Me Chicken Pasta

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and dry five chicken thighs, cube them up, and add them to a bowl.
  2. 2Add avocado oil, smoked paprika, rosemary, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the chicken and mix well.
  3. 3Add the chicken to a hot pan and cook for 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. 4In the same pan, add 2 cups of chopped peppers and onions and 1 Tbsp of tomato paste; mix well.
  5. 5Add 1.5 cups of half & half, 1 Tbsp each of Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6Once the sauce thickens, stir in ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
  7. 7Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
  8. 8Add 3 cups of baby spinach and let it cook down.
  9. 9Boil water and cook 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta.
  10. 10Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
  11. 11Garnish with parsley.

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 peppers and onions
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups half & half
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 lb Mafaldine pasta
  • 1 handful parsley

Equipment

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