Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
This quick and flavorful Chicken and Chorizo Pasta dish combines tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner, this meal is easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan
- 1 Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- 1 Colander
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 300 g dried pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
- 225 g chorizo sausage sliced
- 600 g chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 100 ml chicken stock
- 150 ml double cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo slices and cook for 3-4 minutes until they release their oils. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo.
- Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the same pan until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and Italian seasoning, followed by the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken and chorizo to the pan. Stir in the double cream and let the sauce simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing well to coat. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!