Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
Description
Chicken and Chorizo Pasta features cooked penne tossed with a sauce made from seared chorizo and chicken strips. The chorizo renders fat and crisps up, infusing the sauce with its characteristic smoky and slightly spicy flavor. Garlic and a splash of dry white wine add aromatic depth before diced tomatoes and heavy cream are stirred in, creating a smooth, creamy texture that envelops the pasta.
The dish balances the hearty texture of chicken and the rich, spicy notes of chorizo with a subtly creamy, tomato-forward sauce. Simmering gently allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the chicken. The pasta is cooked al dente to provide a firm bite that contrasts nicely with the tender proteins and sauce.
This pasta works well as a satisfying main course and serves nicely with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and grated Parmesan cheese for a sharp umami lift. It’s a filling dish that combines elements of Spanish and Italian cooking styles with familiar ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta uncooked, example pasta
- 2 chicken breast cut into strips
- 8.8 ounces chorizo sausage sliced or chopped, Spanish
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup white wine dry
- 2 Italian seasoning dashes
- 1 diced tomatoes with juices, 14 fluid ounce can
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley chopped (optional, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese to taste (optional, freshly grated/shaved
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Prep your chorizo and chicken.
- Add the chorizo to a skillet on medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to render its fat and become crisp.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken to the pan. Cook it for a few minutes, stirring periodically.
- Add the garlic, wine, and Italian seasoning to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (but take care not to overcook).
- Season with salt & pepper, to taste. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Add parsley and parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
- Uncooked chorizo is used here; if substituting cooked or cured chorizo, adjust cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Add parsley and Parmesan cheese just before serving for best freshness and flavor impact.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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