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Delicious Chicken with Chorizo and Tomatoes

Chicken with Chorizo and Tomato Salsa

Chicken covered in a spicy and thick homemade salsa along with chorizo sausage and queso fresco cheese.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Chorizo
  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts about 4
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 c. tomato chopped
  • 1/4 c. cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 c. queso fresco crumbled

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the chorizo into the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from skillet.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the chorizo drippings and then add the chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pan.
  • Add tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cilantro, red onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and garlic cloves. Stir well to combine and then add chorizo. Mix well.
  • Place 1 chicken breast on each of 4 plates. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the tomato and chorizo mixture on top and then sprinkle with cheese.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light