Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 lb

rotini pasta

cooked

1.5 lb

chorizo sausages

skin removed

4 unit

chicken thighs

skinned, deboned, cut into bite sized pieces

2 unit

yellow onions

chopped

1 unit

green bell pepper

seeded, devained, chopped

3 stalk

celery

sliced

1.5 cup

sour cream

10.5 unit

cream of chicken soup

un-diluted

5 unit

evaporated milk

1 unit

egg

beaten into the milk

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

freshly grated

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Step 2
~5 min

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~5 min

Brown and crumble the chorizo.

Step 4
~5 min

Drain excess fat from the chorizo.

Step 5
~5 min

Set the cooked chorizo aside.

Step 6
~5 min

Brown the chicken pieces.

Step 7
~5 min

Set the browned chicken aside.

Step 8
~5 min

Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery until the onions become translucent.

Step 9
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini pasta, browned chorizo, browned chicken, the sautéed onion mixture, sour cream or yogurt cheese, cream of chicken soup, and the milk-egg mixture.

Step 10
~5 min

Mix all the ingredients well to ensure they are evenly combined.

Step 11
~5 min

Spoon the mixture into an ungreased casserole dish.

Step 12
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

If freezing for later use, cool the casserole, divide into serving-sized portions, and store in ziplock freezer bags. To serve, thaw, add Parmesan cheese, and heat.

Step 14
~5 min

If serving immediately, cover the casserole with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 15
~5 min

Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 16
~5 min

Let the casserole rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of breadcrumbs on top for a crispy texture.

Use different types of cheeses for a more complex flavor.

Adjust the amount of chorizo depending on spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with garlic bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US

Cultural Significance

Comfort food with a Spanish influence.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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