CHICKEN CHORIZO CREAMY PASTA

Chicken Chorizo Creamy Pasta image

Provided by pamvince

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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320g Fuseli or Penne pasta
1 Chicken breast cubed
3 inches of chorizo sliced and then quartered
Clove of garlic finely chopped
1tbsp Olive Oil
1 - 2 tsp Red Pesto
3 tomatoes- roughly chopped (or 10 cherry tomatoes halved)
6 leaves of Fresh Basil roughly chopped
2 tbsp Creme Fraise
Freshly grated salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese - grated onto serving as desired

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling water as directed on the packet.
Heat the oil gently in a skillet and cook the garlic for about a minute.
Add and seal the chicken on all sides, add the chorizo and allow to cook through for several minutes.
Add the tomatoes, pesto, salt and pepper and soften for 3 - 4 minutes with the lid on a low heat.
Finally add the creme fraise and Basil, mix in well and simmer for a few minutes only before adding the cooked pasta. Mix in well and serve with parmesan cheese.