Chicken Chorizo Pasta
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Pasta shells with spiced shredded chicken and chorizo in a creamy tomato sauce with jalapeño heat. Ready in 45 minutes, this comforting fusion dish has enough spice to keep everyone engaged.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 pound medium-sized pasta shells
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (I suggest 2 large breasts)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more to taste (regular paprika may be substituted))
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 9 ounces pork chorizo*
- 1 cup reduced or low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup red onion (diced small)
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced; plus extra slices for garnishing if desired)
- 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese (softened (do not use whipped, lite, or fat-free cream cheese))
- ⅓ cup heavy cream (half-and-half may be substituted)
- 8 ounces canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- Salt (if desired and to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnishing)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional for garnishing)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 448mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 427mg
- Calcium
- 45mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 448MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.