Cajun Chicken Thigh, Chorizo and Tomato Pasta
with Italian Style Grated Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
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Ingredients
1
Garlic Clove
260
Diced Chicken Thigh
60
Chorizo
1
Cajun Spice Mix
30
Tomato Puree
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes
10
Chicken Stock Paste
180
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water
Utensils
Instructions
Pop a large saucepan of water onto boil over high heat. We'll use it to cook the rigatoni later. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add the diced chicken and chorizo. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken and chorizo on all sides, turning frequently. This will take around 6-8 mins. Once browned, stir in the garlic, Cajun spice (don't use it all if you're not a fan of spice!) and tomato puree. Cook for a minute.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, water (see ingredients for amount) and chicken stock powder. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and tomatoey, 10-12 mins.IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Meanwhile, add the rigatoni to the boiling water along with 1/2 tsp of salt. Cook for 12 mins. Drain into a colander when ready, then return to the pan off the heat. Stir in a drizzle of oil to stop it sticking together. Preheat your grill to its highest setting.
Once the sauce is cooked, pour the sauce into the pan with the rigatoni. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta and sauce to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle on the hard Italian cheese. Pop under the grill.
Grill until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 2-3 mins, then get ready to serve. Share between your bowls and enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty Cajun-spiced dish, though some found it too spicy or tomatoey; consider adjusting spice levels to taste.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, with some noting it's easy enough for kids to cook.
- Suggestions: Consider adding vegetables like peppers, spinach or broccoli for more balance; some prefer chicken breast over thighs.
- Next-day meals: Several mentioned the dish reheats well, making great leftovers for lunch the following day.
- Portions: Generous servings satisfied most, with some noting there was enough for seconds or extra meals.
