Description
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those who crave comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen. The rich flavors of chorizo and the creamy texture create a satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can enjoy this delicious pasta dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g rigatoni (or short pasta)
- 170 g sliced chorizo
- 350 g diced chicken breast
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1 small red pepper (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 200 ml double cream
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a deep frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the chorizo until crispy (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken and cook until mostly done (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in red onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, marjoram, chili flakes, and tomato paste; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and let it bubble. Reduce heat and mix in double cream; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce. If necessary, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg