Description
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together the bold flavors of seasoned chorizo, tender chicken, and a luscious creamy sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or to impress guests at special occasions. With its savory taste and comforting texture, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it uses simple ingredients that are easy to find in your pantry. Get ready to enjoy an explosion of flavors while keeping your cooking stress-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g rigatoni (or short pasta)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 170 g chorizo (sliced)
- 350 g chicken breast (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1 small red pepper (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 200 ml double cream
- 6 leaves fresh basil (roughly torn)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 30 g grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve some cooking water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté chorizo until crispy.
- Add diced chicken and cook until mostly done.
- Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, marjoram, chili flakes, and tomato paste; pour in chicken stock and let bubble.
- Reduce heat and mix in double cream until heated through.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; adjust with reserved water if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg