Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake Recipe
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Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

By: Simon Wraight  
"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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 864 | Total Fat: 35.1g | Cholesterol: 211mg

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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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Dilnavaz 
It was a tasty meal, I might make it again, but would probably tweak it more. Definitely was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by Stephanie 
FYI: Chorizo has an interesting taste if you have never eaten it. I cooked mine up the night... 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Modern Day Nomad 
My husband and kids really enjoyed this hearty dish. Great for using up left over... 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 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. 30, 2009 by PR0405 
I did this recipe kind of ma way lol So i used Italian sausage cuz that's what i had, also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by love_cooking143 
When I made this I used shrimp and chorizo. The only chorizo I could find was the little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by JENNY-REDS 
This was much better than I expected it to be! I had never eaten chorizo before and I... MORE

 
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