Creamy chicken and chorizo pasta is the kind of treat that can make any day better. Loaded with crispy bits of chorizo and chicken and smothered in a velvety, super flavourful tomato and cream sauce, this easy chorizo pasta only takes 30 minutes to make!
300g(10.5oz)rigatoni , (or another type of short pasta)
1tablespoonolive oil
170g(6oz)chorizo, sliced
350g(12oz)chicken breast, diced
1small red onion, finely diced
1small red pepper, diced
3garlic cloves, minced
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried marjoram
¼teaspoonred chilli flakes
1tablespoontomato paste
200ml(1cup)chicken stock
200ml(1cup)double cream
6leavesfresh basil, roughly torn
1tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
30g(⅓cup)grated Parmesan
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Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a cup of water before draining.
300 g rigatoni
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and fry the chorizo for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until slightly crispy.
1 tablespoon olive oil
170 g chorizo
Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
350 g chicken breast
Next, add the red onion and red pepper to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, oregano, marjoram, chilli flakes and tomato paste. Add the chicken stock and allow the sauce to get bubbling.
1 small red onion
1 small red pepper
3 garlic cloves
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried marjoram
¼ tsp red chilli flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
200 ml chicken stock
Lower the heat and stir in the double cream. Allow it to bubble again for 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
200 ml double cream
Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it well. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if it looks too dry.
6 leaves fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
30 g grated Parmesan
Stir in the fresh basil, parsley and grated Parmesan. Season to taste and serve immediately, with extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.