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Chicken and Chorizo Tagliatelle

This Chicken and Chorizo Tagliatelle recipe combines tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and homemade pasta for a hearty, flavorful meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 555 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pan/skillet
  • 1 Pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Knife and chopping board
  • 1 Garlic press (if needed)

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 80 g chorizo, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 unit red peppers, sliced
  • 6 unit medium-sized mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 unit large onion, diced
  • 225 g dried tagliatelle
  • 30 g fresh spinach
  • 4 unit cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tbsp tomato purée
  • 620 ml chicken stock
  • 1 unit Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Ingredients
    Cut the chicken breasts into cubes.Dice the chorizo, onion, and red bell pepper.Mince the garlic and prepare the mushrooms.
  • Cook the Chicken
    Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Crisp the Chorizo
    In the same pan, add the chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it crisps up and releases its oils. Set aside with the chicken.
  • Soften the Vegetables
    Add the onion and red bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they become tender. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add Tomato Purée
    Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes until it deepens in colour.
  • Create the Sauce
    Pour in the chicken stock and optional red wine. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.
  • Add the Chicken and Chorizo
    Return the cooked chicken and chorizo to the pan. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  • Cook the Tagliatelle
    While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Combine
    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
  • Finish with Spinach and Parmesan
    Stir in the spinach until wilted. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavour.
Keyword Chicken, Chorizo, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Tagliatelle