Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

This chicken and chorizo pasta recipe is flavorful, simple, and comes together fast! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or easy entertaining.

Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 20 minutes | Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta e.g. penne
• 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
• 8.8 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage sliced or chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 dashes Italian seasoning
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
• Freshly grated/shaved parmesan cheese to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
2. Prep your chorizo and chicken. 
3. Add the chorizo to a skillet on medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to render its fat and become crisp. 
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken to the pan. Cook it for a few minutes, stirring periodically.
5. Add the garlic, wine, and Italian seasoning to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (but take care not to overcook). 
7. Season with salt & pepper, to taste. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Add parsley and parmesan cheese if using.