Description
Chorizo Chicken is a flavorful dish combining spicy chorizo sausage and tender chicken thighs, cooked with vegetables and spices for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy chorizo or add diced jalapeños.
- Serve over rice or with tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg