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Creamy Chicken Chorizo Pasta on a large bowl

Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

This Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta is an easy dish with cajun chicken pieces, browned Spanish chorizo sausage, and sautéed vegetables in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 448 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning click for the recipe, you can start with 1 tablespoon on the chicken and add more to taste to the sauce if you wish.
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ lb Chorizo sausage I get these from the butcher section and remove the casing so that I just use the meat. You can also replace this with packaged ground chorizo.
  • 6 garlic cloves minced, or about 1.5 tbsp minced garlic in a jar
  • 3/4 cup shallots sliced thinly
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup parmesan cheese grated from the refrigerated section
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 8 oz penne pasta cooked

Instructions
 

  • Mix the chicken breast in a bowl with the cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan to medium high heat.
  • Add the chorizo meat and cook until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Remove the browned chorizo from the pan and set aside. Be sure to leave the drippings in the pan and do not wash it.
  • In the same pan that you cooked the chorizo, add the seasoned chicken bites in an even layer. Saute for 3-4 minutes per side. During this step, the goal is to get a browned sear on the outside of the chicken. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside. It will continue to cook as it rests. Do not wash the pan.
  • Add the garlic, shallots and peppers to the pan that you cooked the chicken and chorizo in. Saute until the onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan if needed (this means scrape up any bits that might be stuck to the bottom of the pan).
  • Turn the heat to medium low. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Mix to create a sauce. For a spicy kick, add the cayenne pepper to this step.
  • Return the cooked chicken, chorizo, and pasta to the pan. Stir to incorporate.
  • Optional: Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2033IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg
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