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chicken and chorizo pasta

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian, spanish
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or frying pan
  • 1 Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same pan, add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the same pan until soft and fragrant.
  5. Stir in the smoked paprika and Italian seasoning, followed by the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken and chorizo to the pan. Stir in the double cream and let the sauce simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing well to coat. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!