# Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry me chicken pasta is a rich, creamy pasta dish packed with flavor.

- 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 pieces, avocado oil, and the following spices: smoked paprika, rosemary, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the chicken to a hot pan and cook for 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. In the same pan, add two cups of chopped peppers and onions and one tablespoon of tomato paste. Mix well.
5. Add 1.5 cups of half & half and the following spices: cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until well combined.
6. Stir in half a cup of parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce.
7. Add the cooked chicken and three cups of baby spinach to the sauce and let it cook down.
8. Boil water in a pot and cook one pound of Mafaldine pasta according to package directions.
9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
10. Garnish with a handful of parsley.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- spatula
- tongs
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25STJKr/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5e12f4a6-06b3-46f2-ac6b-5d4df157b19f
- Extracted: 2025-02-23

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