Chori Pollo (Chorizo Chicken)
Chori Pollo (Chorizo Chicken) is my restaurant remake of my son's favorite Mexican entree. It is an easy family meal that's filled with fun and flavor.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 768kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 pound ground Chorizo sausage (raw/not cured) casings removed
- 1 small white onion sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 cups shredded white cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a 10-inch skillet, add chorizo and onions. Cook about 5 minutes or until there is not pink in chorizo and onions are translucent.
- With a slotted spoon, remove chorizo and onions from the skillet. Leave drippings in the pan.
- Add cubed chicken to the pan and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add chorizo and onions back to the skillet. Add taco seasoning and paprika. Stir. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top, serve when cheese melts.
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1759mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg
