Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake Recipe
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Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

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: 885 | Total Fat: 36.5g | Cholesterol: 215mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Sharon M.   view full review
A tasty recipe that makes great leftovers. I used milk instead of the heavy cream to lighten...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Dilnavaz   view full review
It was a tasty meal, I might make it again, but would probably tweak it more. Definitely was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Deb C Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a good pasta dish. I would cook the chicken a little less than instructed because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by Stephanie   view full review
FYI: Chorizo has an interesting taste if you have never eaten it. I cooked mine up the night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by josiecat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used vegetarian chorizo and milk instead of light cream. Fantastic!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by love_cooking143   view full review
When I made this I used shrimp and chorizo. The only chorizo I could find was the little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Modern Day Nomad   view full review
My husband and kids really enjoyed this hearty dish. Great for using up left over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by grvychick   view full review
I thought this was pretty good. I think next time I will use less chicken and more chorizo. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by JENNY-REDS   view full review
This was much better than I expected it to be! I had never eaten chorizo before and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Jenni S   view full review
I had left over chicken and chorizo in the freezer and was trying to find something quick to...

 

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