Marry Me Chicken Pasta

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and dry five chicken thighs, then cube them up.
  2. 2In a bowl, add the chicken with 2 Tbsp avocado oil and 1 Tbsp each of smoked paprika, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. 3Add the chicken to a hot pan and let it sit for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 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 and 1 Tbsp each of Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
  6. 6Stir until the mixture thickens.
  7. 7Add ½ cup of parmesan cheese and stir.
  8. 8Add the cooked chicken to the mixture.
  9. 9Add 3 cups of baby spinach and let it cook down.
  10. 10Boil water and add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta until cooked through.
  11. 11Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
  12. 12Add a handful of parsley and serve.

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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