Macarrão Tex-Mex com frango

Ingredientes

• 300 g pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g unsalted butter
• 450 g chicken breast, diced
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 1 red pointed pepper, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon medium chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 50 g frozen sweetcorn
• 200 ml single cream
• 75 g light cheddar, grated
• Handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of pasta to a...: Bring a large pot of pasta to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-6...: Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes or until slightly golden.

4. 4

   Stir in the red onion and red pointed...: Stir in the red onion and red pointed pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and cook for another minute...: Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin and...: Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin and dried oregano and cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Next, add the tomato paste and chicken stock...: Next, add the tomato paste and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

8. 8

   Stir in the sweetcorn, then add the single...: Stir in the sweetcorn, then add the single cream and allow the sauce to bubble for another minute. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well.

9. 9

   Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then...: Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then add the fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately.