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Chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne

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  • High in protein
  • High in dietary fibre
  • No added sugar
  • Seafood free
  • Shellfish free
  • Sesame free
  • Peanut free
  • Egg free

In 25 minutes you can whip up this chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne. It’s a crowd-pleasing family meal.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time15 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes
Chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne

Ingredients

  • 375g Coles Organic Penne Rigate
  • 2 chorizo, sliced
  • 2 cups coarsely shredded Coles RSPCA Approved Hot Roast Chicken
  • 330g jar roasted red peppers (capsicum), drained, thickly sliced
  • 120g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
  • 100g cherry bocconcini, torn
  • 1/2 cup (130g) basil pesto

Nutritional information

Per serve: Energy: 3589kJ/859 Cals (41%), Protein: 45g (90%), Fat: 44g (63%), Sat fat: 13g (54%), Carb: 67g (22%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Fibre: 7g (23%), Sodium: 1004mg (50%).

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup (125ml) cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pan.
  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until golden brown. Add the chicken and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until just heated through.
  3. Step 3

    Add the chorizo mixture to the pasta with rocket, bocconcini, pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Toss to combine. Season. Serve immediately.

Chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne

Chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne
  • Serves4
  • Cook time15 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 375g Coles Organic Penne Rigate
  • 2 chorizo, sliced
  • 2 cups coarsely shredded Coles RSPCA Approved Hot Roast Chicken
  • 330g jar roasted red peppers (capsicum), drained, thickly sliced
  • 120g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
  • 100g cherry bocconcini, torn
  • 1/2 cup (130g) basil pesto
    Description

    In 25 minutes you can whip up this chicken, chorizo and roasted capsicum penne. It’s a crowd-pleasing family meal.

    Method
    1. Step 1

      Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup (125ml) cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pan.
    2. Step 2

      Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until golden brown. Add the chicken and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until just heated through.
    3. Step 3

      Add the chorizo mixture to the pasta with rocket, bocconcini, pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Toss to combine. Season. Serve immediately.