
By Garlick Bites
Creamy Chicken & Chorizo Pasta
9 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
A creamy and delicious Chicken & Chorizo Penne, with a sauce made using Cream Cheese for a wholesome flavour.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:35:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
30
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories627.1 kcal (31%)
Total Fat26.2 g (37%)
Carbs62.9 g (24%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein33.5 g (67%)
Sodium794.1 mg (40%)
Fiber3.2 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

300gpenne pasta

1 Tbspcooking oil

100gChorizo
Sliced

400gChicken Breast
Cut into Strips

1 tspsea salt

½ tspblack pepper

3cloves garlic
crushed

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 Tbspdried parsley flakes

¼ tspdried chilli flakes

2 Tbsptomato puree

200gSoft Cheese
Light

300mlPasta Water
200ml if you like a thinner sauce

100gfresh spinach

parmesan cheese
to serve

fresh basil
to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the Pasta in Boiling water until Al Dente (2 Minutes less than the packet states) (Save approx. 300ml of the Pasta Water).
Step 2
Add Oil to a Large Pan/Wok at medium-high Heat, Cook the Chicken for 7-8 minutes
Step 3
Add the Chorizo and cook for another 5-6 minutes,
Step 4
Reduce the Heat to Medium and add the Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Parsley Flakes, Chilli Flakes and cook until the Chicken is lightly browned.
Step 5
Add Tomato Puree and Mix In.
Step 6
Add the Soft Cheese & 250ml Pasta Water then mix together.
Step 7
Add the Penna Pasta to the Pan and combine so everything has an even coating and cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts to simmer. (Add a little extra Pasta Water if the sauce is too thick)
Step 8
Add the spinach and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the Spinach starts to wilt.
Step 9
Serve and Enjoy Topped with Parmesan Cheese & Fresh Basil
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