Chori Chorizo

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound ground Chorizo sausage (raw/not cured) casings removed
  • 1 small onion sliced or diced
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup green olives, thinly sliced
  • Handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup white rice

Directions:

1. 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.

2. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions.

3. With a slotted spoon, remove chorizo and onions from the skillet. Leave drippings in the pan.

4. Add cubed chicken to the pan and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.

5. Add chorizo and onions back to the skillet. Add taco seasoning and paprika. Stir. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice. Sprinkle cheese on top, let cheese melt.

6. Top with red onion, green olives, and cilantro.

Published by boymomfoodie

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