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Chicken and chorizo pasta recipe

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Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Chicken and chorizo pasta is a firm favourite, and this easy recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients. A handy flavour kit delivers plenty of smoky, spicy flavour, while a spoonful of cream cheese stirred through at the end creates a rich finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a delicious dinner for two that's ideal for busy weeknights.

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  • Serves 2
  • Takes 25 mins
  • 807 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 170g pasta of your choice
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 large chicken breast, thinly sliced
    • 60g chorizo, sliced
    • 1 pack Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Flavour Kit
    • 227g tin chopped tomatoes
    • 60g cream cheese

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    3385kJ 807.0kcal
    40%
    Fat
    33g
    high46%
    Saturates
    10g
    high52%
    Salt
    2.3g
    high39%
    Sugars
    10g
    low11%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 75.3gProtein 49.3gFibre 8.0g

    Method

    1. Cook the pasta to pack instructions.
    2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken and fry for 5-6 mins until golden.
    3. Add the chorizo to the pan with the paste from the flavour kit and fry for a further 2 mins.
    4. Add the tinned tomatoes and the smoky chilli seasoning from the flavour kit, stir, then simmer for 5 mins.
    5. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan, along with the cream cheese and stir well before serving.
    • Simple swaps: Swap the chicken for prawns or veggies.
      • For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.