Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

4.50 (65)
⏱ 70 mins 🍽 ['4', '4 servings'] 🌶 italian 🏷 Main course

This hearty Italian dinner bake combines cubed chicken breast and chunks of Spanish chorizo with penne pasta. The ingredients are cooked together before being combined with a rich, creamy tomato sauce. The mixture is then transferred to a dish, generously covered with a blend of Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and baked until the top is beautifully golden and bubbling. It's a satisfying one-dish meal perfect for a family supper.

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 chorizo sausage, cut into chunks
  • 1.5 cups tomato puree
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches an al dente texture, then drain it and set it aside.
  3. Warm the oil in a large deep skillet. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until firm and lightly browned. Add the bell pepper and chorizo, cooking for another 5 minutes until the chorizo is hot and the chicken is cooked through. Take the skillet off the heat.
  4. Combine the tomato puree, cream and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Pour this sauce and the drained pasta into the skillet with the chicken and mix thoroughly. Transfer everything to an ovenproof dish. Top with the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories885 kcal
Fat37 g
Sugars7 g
Protein74 g
Sodium955 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course
Cuisineitalian
AuthorSimon Wraight