Marry Me Chicken Pasta

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

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

Equipment

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Tips

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

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