Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    196

Indulge in this comforting pasta bake, where succulent chicken and spicy chorizo meet in a creamy tomato embrace, topped with a medley of melted cheeses. A delightful symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    62 g
  • Cholesterol
    216 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    74 g
  • Saturated Fat
    17 g
  • Sodium
    955 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    37 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until firm and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper and chorizo and cook for 5 minutes until the chorizo is hot and the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the tomato puree, cream, and red pepper flakes into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. (10 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Add drained pasta and sauce to the skillet containing the chicken and mix well. Spoon the mixture into an oven proof dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. (35 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of light cream.
Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
Feel free to substitute other types of cheese, such as provolone or Gruyere.
If you like a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
This pasta bake can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 65 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Ebba Schaefer

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's become a regular in our dinner rotation.

  • Floy Wunsch

    Easy to follow and delicious! I appreciate the tips for customization.

  • Orval Effertz

    The combination of chicken, chorizo, and cheese is simply divine! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  • Josiah Torphy

    I've never made a pasta bake before, but this recipe was so straightforward and the result was fantastic!

  • Myrtie Wuckert

    I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors.

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