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Creamy Chicken & Chorizo Pasta
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Creamy Chicken & Chorizo Pasta

50 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)Meat2 pieces
  • oil (for drizzling and frying)Pantry15 ml
  • chicken seasoning (1 tbsp for the chicken, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • garlic granules (1 tbsp for the chicken, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices5 g
  • Italian seasoning (1 tsp for the chicken, 2 tsp for the sauce)Spices4 g
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • chorizo (chopped)Meat40 g
  • chicken stockPantry200 ml
  • saltSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • reduced fat crème fraîcheDairy250 ml
  • milkDairy100 ml
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • cheddar & mozzarella mix (grated)Dairy40 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • pastaGrains140 g

per serving

Nutrition

808kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
38 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Air fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Drizzle the chicken breasts with oil and coat them in the chicken seasoning, garlic granules and Italian seasoning.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Place the chicken in a well-oiled pan and cook on a medium heat, turning regularly.
    • Transfer to the air fryer and cook at 190 °C.
    Step 2
  3. Start the sauce base

    • Add the chopped onion to the same pan and leave to soften.
    • Add the garlic and stir through three quarters of the chorizo.
    • Reduce the heat, add the stock and sprinkle over the seasoning.
    Step 3
  4. Add the creamy elements

    • Let the stock cook off and reduce slightly, then turn the heat to low and add the crème fraîche and milk.
    • Leave the mixture to simmer.
    Step 4
  5. Finish the sauce

    • Add the Parmesan, the cheese mix and the chopped parsley, loosening with a little pasta water if needed.
    • Stir until combined and leave to simmer until thickened.
    Step 5
  6. Boil the pasta

    • Pop the pasta onto boil, and when cooked add it into the sauce.
    Step 6
  7. Crisp the remaining chorizo

    • Cook the remaining chorizo in an oiled pan until golden.
    Step 7
  8. Serve

    • Serve up the pasta and top with the chicken, the crispy chorizo and finish with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
    Step 8