Pan-Grilled Chicken with Chorizo Confetti

Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Pan-Grilled Chicken with Chorizo Confetti
29 min.
4
335kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and color? Look no further than our Pan-Grilled Chicken with Chorizo Confetti! This gluten-free delight is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 29 minutes—but it also serves up a hearty meal for four, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends.

Imagine succulent, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves grilled to perfection, seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. As the chicken sizzles, a vibrant medley of Mexican pork chorizo, crisp bell peppers, and sweet carrots comes together in a skillet, creating a confetti of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of unsalted chicken stock brings everything to life, ensuring that each bite is juicy and satisfying.

To top it all off, we garnish this dish with fresh cilantro, adding a burst of freshness that complements the rich, savory notes of the chorizo. Serve it alongside goat cheese crostini and a refreshing green salad with simple vinaigrette for a complete meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this Pan-Grilled Chicken with Chorizo Confetti is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons carrots diced
  • 0.3 cup chicken stock see unsalted
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • servings goat cheese 
  • tablespoons bell pepper diced green
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 0.3 cup onion sliced
  • 0.3 cup fatty pork 
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper diced red
  • servings balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing green with simple vinaigrette
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
  4. While chicken cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chorizo; cook 1 minute, stirring to crumble.
  6. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, onion, and carrot; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add bell peppers; cook 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
  8. Add stock; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Spoon chorizo mixture over chicken; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein55.14%
Fat40.37%
Carbs4.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.96
Glycemic Load
0.59
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.453913206639%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.17kcal
16.76%
Fat:14.63g
22.51%
Saturated Fat:6.66g
41.62%
Carbohydrates:3.66g
1.22%
Net Carbohydrates:2.88g
1.05%
Sugar:1.81g
2.01%
Cholesterol:133.76mg
44.59%
Sodium:634.48mg
27.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.96g
89.92%
Vitamin B3:19.03mg
95.16%
Selenium:59.36µg
84.8%
Vitamin B6:1.49mg
74.54%
Phosphorus:475.29mg
47.53%
Vitamin C:36.13mg
43.8%
Vitamin A:1950.4IU
39.01%
Vitamin B5:2.81mg
28.12%
Potassium:783.8mg
22.39%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.62%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.56%
Copper:0.3mg
15.21%
Magnesium:57.28mg
14.32%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.28%
Iron:1.52mg
8.44%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.35%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.24%
Calcium:60.74mg
6.07%
Folate:22.47µg
5.62%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin K:4.24µg
4.04%
Fiber:0.77g
3.09%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.93%