# Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This marry me chicken pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and it's great for that special someone in your life, even if that someone is 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
- Salt
- 2 Cups Chopped peppers and onions
- 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
- 1.5 Cups Half & Half
- 0.5 Cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 Cups Baby spinach
- 1 lb Mafaldine
- Parsley

## Instructions

1. Wash and dry 5 chicken thighs.
2. Cube the chicken thighs.
3. Add 2 Tbsp of avocado oil to the chicken.
4. Season the chicken with 1 Tbsp each of smoked paprika, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
5. Mix the seasoned chicken.
6. Add oil to a hot pan.
7. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan.
8. Cook the chicken for 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F.
9. Remove the chicken from the pan.
10. In the same pan, add 2 cups of chopped peppers and onions.
11. Add 1 Tbsp of tomato paste to the peppers and onions.
12. Mix until everything is broken down.
13. Add 1.5 cups of half & half.
14. Season with 1 Tbsp each of Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
15. Stir the sauce until it gets thick.
16. Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce further.
17. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
18. Add 3 cups of baby spinach.
19. Cook the spinach down.
20. Salt the water for the pasta.
21. Add 1 lb of Mafaldine pasta to the boiling water.
22. Cook the pasta until done.
23. Introduce the cooked pasta to the sauce.
24. Mix the pasta and sauce.
25. Garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Tongs
- Spatula
- Bowl

## Tips

- Feel free to swap in any protein of your choice.
- Always salt the pasta water.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasty/video/7226089211751943467?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/84bf6d13-1617-4d98-94e5-10e1d4341747
- Extracted: 2025-08-22

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