# Marry Me Chicken Pasta

- Servings: 1 servings
- 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 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

## Instructions

1. Wash and dry five chicken thighs, then cube them up.
2. In 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. Add the chicken to a hot pan and let it sit for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F.
4. In the same pan, add 2 cups of chopped peppers and onions and 1 Tbsp of tomato paste, mix well.
5. Add 1.5 cups of half & half and 1 Tbsp each of Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
6. Stir until the mixture thickens.
7. Add ½ cup of parmesan cheese and stir.
8. Add the cooked chicken to the mixture.
9. Add 3 cups of baby spinach and let it cook down.
10. Boil water and add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta until cooked through.
11. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
12. Add a handful of parsley and serve.

## Equipment

- bowl
- frying pan
- tongs
- spatula
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdJPENyh/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/45b309c9-cb86-4711-a678-42a99c334366
- Extracted: 2025-02-26

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