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chicken & chorizo pasta

Chicken & Chorizo Pasta

Made with tender chicken, spicy chorizo, onion, and pasta all in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. And to make things even better, it all comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Servings 4
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup dry short-cut pasta penne, rotini, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 oz Mexican chorizo casings removed, if needed
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1½ cups boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in generously salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve at least ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  • Sauté the Chorizo: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
  • Add Chicken and Onion: Stir in the chicken and diced onion. Cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are soft.
  • Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
  • Add Cream: Pour in the cream followed by the grated parmesan and chopped spinach.
  • Add Pasta & Pasta Water: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss well to coat and simmer on medium-low for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the pasta.
  • Serve: Top with more Parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • Reserve at least ½ cup pasta water or more. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note, sauce will thicken as it sits in the fridge. 
  • To Make Gluten-Free, use your favorite gluten-free pasta and double check all pre-packaged ingredients (especially sausage). 
  • Nutrition information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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