- Calories 296
- Fat 12.3g
- Satfat 4.3g
- Monofat 5.6g
- Polyfat 1.9g
- Protein 40g
- Carbohydrate 4g
- Fiber 1g
- Cholesterol 133mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 455mg
- Calcium 58mg
Chicken with Chorizo and Tomato Salsa
Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart
We add smoky Mexican pork chorizo, quickly seared, to a fresh tomato salsa for a little extra heat. Chicken breast halves cook in the chorizo drippings for even more flavor.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Place chorizo in a bowl (do not wipe out pan). Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds. Add oil to drippings in pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan.
Step 2
Add tomato to pan; cook 3 minutes. Add tomato, cilantro, onion, juice, and jalapeño to chorizo, stirring to combine. Place 1 chicken breast half on each of 4 plates; top with 2 tablespoons chorizo mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese.
Chef's Notes
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Super Tasty
This is a fast, easy weeknight dish that comes together quickly and is very flexible in terms of ingredients on hand (Don't have queso fresco? Do as another reviewer said and sub Feta. No fresh Jalapeño? Sub any moderately spicy pepper, use a bit of canned, chopped chile or even a pinch of Cayenne). As is, this is a favorite in our household - we make it a few times each month. Goodbye boring chicken breasts, hello flavor party in your mouth!
Very tasty
Yummy! Using good, fresh chorizo is key. We subbed feta for the queso fresco and served rice and beans on the side.
One of my Favorite Dishes to Make!
My husband and I absolutely love this recipe! I make it at least once every couple of weeks. It's super simple to make, and the flavors are tremendously delicious! Definitely one of my top 5 recipes to make!
KathrynNC's Review
We thought this was very good and easy. A little chorizo goes a long way with flavor. Would definitely make again. Served with homemade 'refried beans' (mashed pintos) and Mexican broiled corn salad.
WLBETH's Review
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Beckyw66's Review
This was just ok, maybe it was the pan frying
Will not make again
promogal's Review
This is a keeper! Only change I made was I used Soyrizo instead of Chorizo due to an allergy in the family and it came out delicious!
Very flavorful