Creamy chicken & chorizo macaroni
A creamy, comforting and budget-friendly Creamy Chicken & Chorizo Macaroni.Quick and simple to make, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you want something hearty without the fuss. A proper family favourite that’s guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast - 300g approx
- ½ tsp salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 200 g chorizo skinned, diced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 200 g macaroni pasta
- 600 ml hot chicken stock
- 125 ml cream
- 100 g grated cheddar and mozzarella
- 150 g peas
- 50 g baby spinach
Instructions
- Dice and coat the chicken in paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, set to one side.
- Warm a large frying pan, add the oil and chorizo, cook for a few minutes to release the oils from the chorizo.
- Next add the onion and cook to soften for 10 minutes.
- Grate in the garlic then add the chicken and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the pasta and stock, stir and cook for 10 minutes, make sure the liquid is bubbling so the pasta cooks, stir every few minutes.
- When the pasta is almost cooked add the cream, cook for a further few minutes. Add the peas and spinach for the final 2 minutes. Taste add salt and pepper if needed. Serve up.
- Reheats well.
- Storage: good in the fridge for 3 days.
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