Marry Me Creamy Chicken Thigh Pasta Recipe

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If you are looking for a pasta recipe loaded with gorgeous cream and superbly tasty chicken thighs, then this creamy chicken thigh pasta recipe is for you. Not only is it superbly tasty, but it is also super fast and easy to make and looks gorgeous.

So, if you are making something for your special person, a tasty pasta recipe for your busy weeknight, or even a family dinner on the weekend, this recipe will not disappoint you. Once you taste it, it will become your staple, I promise! Let’s dive into the recipe directly without any further ado.

Ingredients Needed

Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need to make this delicious chicken pasta recipe:

1. 4 Skin-on Chicken Thighs: These are the basic ingredients for this recipe.
2. Salt and Pepper to taste
3. 2 tablespoons of butter
4. 1 small onion
5. 4 cloves of garlic
6. 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
7. 2 tablespoons of red chilli paste
8. 1/4 cup of white wine
9. 1 cup of chicken stock
10. 1+1/4 cup heavy cream
11. 1/3 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
12. 1 tablespoon of gochugaru
13. 1 teaspoon of Oregano
14. 1 lemon zest
15. 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
16. 5 thinly sliced basil leaves
17. 3/4 lbs pasta
18. 1/4 cup of pasta water
19. 1/2 cup grated parmesano reggiano

Okay, so there are a lot of ingredients you need to have to make this delicious recipe. Once you have them, let’s move on to the instructions part

How To Cook This Chicken Thigh Pasta Recipe?

Here are the instructions you’ll need for making this recipe with all these tons of ingredients:

1. First off, wash the chicken thighs very well and season them on both sides with salt and pepper to your taste.
2. Now, add the seasoned chicken thighs to a cold pan, skin side down, and put the heat to medium-high. Now, somewhere after 10 to 15 minutes, the skin of the chicken will be golden brown. At this point, flip it over to cook for a minute on the other side.
3. Now, slice the onion.
4. Now, remove the chicken, and in the same pan, add olive oil and butter. Put the sliced onions and garlic into the pan and sauté them for a few minutes.
5. Now add the tomato paste and gochujang and cook for a few minutes until they have a dark red color.
6. Thereafter, deglaze the pan with white wine and once the alcohol has almost evaporated, put the chicken stock in the pan.
7. Simmer the whole thing for a few minutes
8. Now add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, gochugaru, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, and oil.
9. Once the sauce has thickened, season it again with salt and pepper to your taste.
10. Now, add the chicken thighs to the pan back until they are fully cooked. Remember to add them skin-side up. This step is done to give them the flavor of the pasta. At this point, turn the heat to low.
11. While all these things are being cooked, boil your favorite pasta in salted boiling water in another bowl.
12. Now, remove the chicken thighs from the previous pan, add the boiled pasta to the gravy, and add a little bit of pasta water (around 1 cup) to the pan.
13. Now, grate some parmesan cheese, and once the sauce starts to cling to the pasta, just serve it and you’re done. You can slice the thighs and put them over plate as I have shown you in the image.

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FAQs

Can I Use Chicken Breasts Instead Of Chicken Thighs?

You can, but chicken thighs offer more flavor, taste, and remain juicier. In the same place, breasts lack these things, and as a result, they decrease the overall quality of the recipe. But if you like, you can. However, if you are using breasts, reduce the cooking time a bit to prevent dryness. If you are using chicken thighs, then the overall cook time could be somewhere around 35 to 40 minutes, but if using breasts, then 25 to 30 minutes would be great.

Is there a Substitute for Heavy Cream?

Yes, why not? You can use half-and-half or a mixture of milk and butter, but the sauce will be lacking in richness and creaminess and ultimately result in a less tasty dish.

What type of Pasta Works Best?

If you ask me, then short past like penne, rigatoni or fusilli are ideal as they hold the sauce well. But, as I said, you can add any of your favourite pasta, that won’t matter that much.

How Can I Adjust The Spiciness?

If you think that the spiciness is too much, then just reduce or omit the red chilli paste and gochugaru for a milder flavor, that’s it.

Storing And Reheating the Leftovers

I don’t think that there will be any leftovers, as once you start eating it, you will not be able to stop yourself. At least, this is what happens to me each time I cook it, but if something’s still there in the bowl, here’s how you can store and reheat the leftovers:

Storing

First of all, let the pasta cool to room temperature before storing. After that, put the leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

And if you want to store it for longer, then yuo can put it in the freezer and store it for up to 2 months. But remember that while you thaw the recipe after freezing, the cream sauce texture might slightly change.

Reheating

For reheating this recipe, the stovetop is best method. First of all, add a splash of milk, cream, or chicken stock to a pan and reheat the pasta over medium-low heat, and stir occasionally until it is warmed through. This helps to rehydrate the sauce and keep it creamy.

Some Tips for Preparing This

There are not many tips I have for this recipe, but here are a few that I think will help you to enhance the recipe:

1. Deglaze properly: After sautéing the tomato and chilli paste, deglaze the pan with white wine completely to wipe up the flavorful browned bits and enhance the sauce’s depth.
2. Rest the Chicken: After removing the chicken from the pan, wait for some time before slicing. It helps to retain its juices and ensure tenderness.

Some Other Recipes

Besides this chicken thigh pasta recipe, you can try out these delicious recipes as well:

1. Lemon Pepper Chicken Thigh Recipe
2. Chicken Thigh Recipe with Ranch Dressing
3. Coconut chicken thighs recipe
4. Cream of Mushroom chicken thigh recipe
5. Kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe
6. Chicken Thigh Recipe for diabetics

Conclusion

Okay, so that’s the recipe for today. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and will try it at home. If you have tried it, then please send me a comment. I would love to hear from you, and if you have any suggestions or even any thoughts on this, please share.

Thanks for reading and happy cooking!