Chicken Chorizo Creamy Pasta

Chicken Chorizo Creamy Pasta
  • Author: pamvince

Indulge in a burst of flavors with this vibrant Chicken and Chorizo Pasta dish. The savory aroma of garlic and basil infuses the tender chicken and zesty chorizo as they come together with sweet tomatoes and creamy creme fraiche. Tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan, this satisfying meal is a true crowd-pleaser.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 320g Fuseli or Penne pasta
  • 1 Chicken breast cubed
  • 3 inches of chorizo sliced and then quartered
  • Clove of garlic finely chopped
  • 1tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 - 2 tsp Red Pesto
  • 3 tomatoes- roughly chopped (or 10 cherry tomatoes halved)
  • 6 leaves of Fresh Basil roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp Creme Fraise
  • Freshly grated salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese - grated onto serving as desired

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water as directed on the packet.
  • Heat the oil gently in a skillet and cook the garlic for about a minute.
  • Add and seal the chicken on all sides, add the chorizo and allow to cook through for several minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, pesto, salt and pepper and soften for 3 - 4 minutes with the lid on a low heat.
  • Finally add the creme fraise and Basil, mix in well and simmer for a few minutes only before adding the cooked pasta. Mix in well and serve with parmesan cheese.

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Yield

Serves 4