Cajun Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

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Cajun Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

Savor the bold flavors of our Cajun Chicken and Chorizo Pasta, a quick and delicious dish ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that impresses!

623 kcal /serving 25 mins Serves 4 Easy American

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, peeled and chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g chorizo, cut into small chunks'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ yellow bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g dried pasta shapes'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can chopped tomatoes'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '480ml chicken stock'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '80ml double cream'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'A large handful of baby spinach'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '10 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '50g grated Cheddar'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Chopped flat-leaf parsley'}

Preparation

  1. Peel and chop the onion.
  2. Slice the bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Mince the garlic.
  4. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and the chorizo into small chunks.

Cooking

  1. Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken pieces and add them to the pan, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the chorizo and garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes until the chorizo releases its oils.
  5. Stir in the sliced bell peppers, pasta, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock.
  6. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Check the pasta for doneness, adding a splash of boiling water if needed.
  8. Stir in the cream and heat through for a minute, then add the spinach to wilt.

Plating & Serving

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with sliced cherry tomatoes, grated Cheddar, and chopped parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu or roasted butternut squash, and use vegetable stock. Omit the chorizo or substitute with vegetarian sausage, adding smoked paprika for a smoky flavour.

Suggested Sides

green salad garlic bread

Nutrition per Serving

623 Calories
40.7g Protein 35% DV
58.7g Carbs 20% DV
25.3g Fat 32% DV
6.0g Fiber 16% DV
9.9g Sugars
579mg Sodium 39% DV
124mg Cholesterol 35% DV
Health Labels Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Gluten, Dairy
Equipment Stovetop
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags chicken, American, one-pot