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chicken and chorizo tagliatelle

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 555
Ingredients Equipment Method

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)

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Prep the Ingredients
    Cut the chicken breasts into cubes.Dice the chorizo, onion, and red bell pepper.Mince the garlic and prepare the mushrooms.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add Tomato Purée
    Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes until it deepens in colour.
  6. Create the Sauce
    Pour in the chicken stock and optional red wine. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Finish with Spinach and Parmesan
    Stir in the spinach until wilted. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavour.