High Protein Chicken and Chorizo Bake

Name: High Protein Chicken and Chorizo Bake
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 red chilli, finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 150 g uncooked penne pasta; 55 g chorizo; 350 g chicken thighs; 200 g chopped tinned tomatoes; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 30 g lighter mature cheddar, grated; 1 ball lighter mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces; 2 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)

This is my high protein chicken and chorizo bake, low cost easy to make and an absolute crowd pleaser.

Yield4 servings

Cook time25 minutes

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 180°C.
2
Cook chicken in a pan with 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp cajun seasoning for 5-7 minutes.
3
Cook pasta according to packaging.
4
Cook chorizo in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then add onions, pepper, garlic, red chilli, smoked paprika, and cajun seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
5
Add chicken back to the pan, along with chopped tomatoes, cooked pasta, and season. Mix together.
6
Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof dish, sprinkle with grated cheese and torn mozzarella, and season. Drizzle with olive oil.
7
Bake in the oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until cheese is fully melted and serve.

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