Jul 14 2026
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Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time45m
Serves2

Blackened Chicken Breast, Chorizo, Sauteed Spinach, Mozzarella, Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Smoked Tomato Puree

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Stuffing

Grits

Smoked Tomato Puree

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Spinach

    In the same skillet, add spinach and sauté until wilted. Mix it with the cooked chorizo.

  3. 3

    Stuff the Chicken

    Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and fill with the chorizo and spinach mixture. Top with mozzarella cheese.

  4. 4

    Blacken the Chicken

    Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet, sear the chicken on both sides until blackened, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Prepare the Grits

  1. 5

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add salt.

  2. 6

    Cook Grits

    Stir in the jalapeno cheese grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.

Make the Smoked Tomato Puree

  1. 7

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine tomatoes, smoked paprika, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. 8

    Heat the Puree

    Transfer the puree to a saucepan and heat over medium-low until warmed through.

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