Classic chicken and chorizo pasta bake recipe

Name: Classic chicken and chorizo pasta bake recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 300 g rigatoni; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 125 g chorizo sausage, cut into 5mm slices; 500 mL passata; 2 tbsp. tomato puree; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. cayenne; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 150 g soft cheese, we used Philadelphia; 125 g ball mozzarella, torn

This pasta bake is very easy to whip up and is sure to become a midweek family favourite.

By Grace EvansUpdated: 15 May 2025

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This chicken and chorizo pasta bake is very simple to make, but doesn't compromise on flavour! Chicken and chorizo is cooked in a rich and creamy tomato sauce and then topped with mozzarella to create that cheesy pull we all love.

You're guaranteed to love this mildly spicy and creamy pasta bake and it only requires 20 mins of prep time too.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

790

Ingredients

300 g
rigatoni
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
4
skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
125 g
chorizo sausage, cut into 5mm slices
500 ml
passata
2 Tbsp.
tomato puree
1 tsp.
paprika
1 tsp.
cayenne
1 tsp.
dried oregano
150 g
soft cheese, we used Philadelphia
125 g
ball mozzarella, torn

Directions

1. Step 1Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to pack instructions, until al dente. Drain, then return to the large pan. Preheat oven to 220ºC (200ºC fan) mark 7.
2. Step 2Heat oil in a large frying pan on high heat and fry chicken, in batches if necessary, for 4-5min, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove each batch to a plate with a slotted spoon once browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add the chorizo. Cook for 3min until just golden.
3. Step 3Return chicken to chorizo pan. Stir in the passata, tomato puree, spices, parsley, soft cheese with plenty of seasoning. Heat again, stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is combined. Add the sauce to the pasta and stir to coat completely.
4. Step 4Tip into a 2litre ovenproof dish. Dot the mozzarella over the top. Cook in the oven for 30min until golden and bubbling. Serve with salad if you like.