Description
Chori Pollo is a delicious Mexican-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with flavorful chorizo, gooey cheese, and fresh garnishes. This skillet meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings:
- 6 ounces Mexican chorizo, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Chorizo: In the same skillet, cook chorizo until browned and fully cooked. Reduce heat.
- Assemble: Return chicken to skillet, top with chorizo, and sprinkle cheese. Cover and let cheese melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro, onions, and jalapeños. Serve hot with sour cream and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy chorizo and extra jalapeños.
- This meal pairs well with rice, beans, or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
