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Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

SUBMITTED BY: Simon Wraight PHOTO BY: dadgrinch8

"Not a recipe for people on a diet - chicken, sausage, and penne is baked in a creamy tomato sauce. I cook the meats, pasta, and sauce all at the same time, but it can be done individually and refrigerated before baking it in the oven."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 1/2 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 1/2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Sharon M.
A tasty recipe that makes great leftovers. I used milk instead of the heavy cream to lighten... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by josiecat
I used vegetarian chorizo and milk instead of light cream. Fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by mlcrawfo
Just looking for a way to use Chorizo. It was tastey - but not dying to make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by carl's girl
Very good, a little spicier than my family likes, but still ate it up! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by SFORD1024
My husband loves chorizo so I am always trying new recipes to satisfy his craving. This was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by KMMCJONES
I HAVE NEVER TRIED CHORIZO BEFORE, I WONT TRY IT AGAIN, WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE TASTE. MAKE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by chicklet
This was very good. I also added an onion and seasoned the sauce with some garlic and basil.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by dadgrinch8
I bought 2 lbs of ground chorizo sausage and adapted this recipe to use it. Used 2 lbs pasta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Kristina
This dish was a big winner with my family and my new husband. Serves large groups easily and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by annamareah