Description
Creamy chicken and chorizo pasta is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the bold flavors of crispy chorizo and tender chicken in a luscious cream sauce. This quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its combination of savory ingredients and comforting textures, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether paired with a fresh salad or enjoyed on its own, creamy chicken and chorizo pasta delivers a warm, cozy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g rigatoni (or any short pasta)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 170 g chorizo (sliced)
- 350 g chicken breast (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1 small red pepper (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 200 ml double cream
- 6 leaves fresh basil (roughly torn)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 30 g grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large deep pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced chorizo and sauté until slightly crispy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until mostly cooked through.
- Stir in the red onion, red pepper, and garlic; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Mix in dried oregano, marjoram, chili flakes, tomato paste, and chicken stock; let simmer.
- Lower heat and stir in double cream; allow to bubble gently for about 1–2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing well to coat. If too dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg