Description
Chori Pollo is a delicious and savory Mexican-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with flavorful chorizo, topped with melted cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro and onion. This skillet meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Chori Pollo:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 oz Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream or crema (for serving)
- Warm flour tortillas (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the Chorizo: In the same skillet, cook the chorizo until browned and crispy.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken to the pan, top with chorizo and cheeses, cover, and cook until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with onion and cilantro, serve hot with sour cream and tortillas if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice, beans, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
