Have You Ever Made a Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Dish Before?

By
Steve S
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Pasta
Photo by Ben Lei on Unsplash

This sumptuous chicken and chorizo dish blends tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and al dente pasta to create a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Flavorful ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, make this dish a true crowd-pleaser. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
  • 8 ounces of chicken breast, diced
  • 4 ounces of chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the sliced chorizo sausage and cook until slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the cooked chorizo from the skillet and set aside. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Add the cooked chicken and chorizo back to the skillet, along with the dried oregano and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined, adding reserved pasta cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Garnish the chicken and chorizo pasta with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese on the side for sprinkling.
  5. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying chicken and chorizo pasta dish with your loved ones, and revel in its irresistible combination of savory flavors!