Chicken & Chorizo Pasta

I came up with this one night to satisfy my husbands love of Chorizo. It's easy, creamy and the kids goble it up. I usually just throw what vegetables I have on hand,since this is a good way to get some veggies into the kids.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
• 1⁄2 lb chorizo sausage, sliced into bite size pieces (can substitute with linguica)
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1  large bell pepper, chopped into bite size pieces
• 2  scallions, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup peas (usually thrown in for the kids) (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 1  lb pasta (ziti or rotelle work well)

Directions

1. Cook pasta till al dente according to manufacturers recommendation.
2. In a large non stick pan, cook chicken and chorizo with the salt, pepper, onion and garlic, until cooked through.
3. Add the remaining vegetables and wine and cook another 5 minutes. Stir in alfredo sauce and heat through. Toss with pasta.