Chori Pollo

(from ejroberts86’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2014/11/low-carb-mexican-chori-pollo-recipe-gluten-free.html

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: chicken, low carb, sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 8 oz Mexican Chorizo sausage
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 cup shredded jack or cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saute pan and add your sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook over low medium heat for 7 – 10 minutes or until golden and caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. Remove the chorizo from the plastic packaging and add to the pan you just cooked the onions in. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. Add your cooked shredded chicken or turkey to the pan along with the coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Heat for 3 – 5 minutes.

  4. Mix both meats together and spead in the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese.

  5. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for about 10 minutes or the cheese has melted.

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