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Easy Date-Night Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom & Pea Risotto. Comfort food done right, juicy chicken, creamy risotto, and colorful veggies!
This Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom & Pea Risotto is a dinner that feels fancy but cooks up fuss-free. You get juicy chicken wrapped around melty mozzarella and smoky chorizo, plus that creamy risotto on the side that’s packed with flavor.
You’ll love this Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken
- It’s comfort food that feels restaurant-quality.
- The sauce is garlicky, creamy, and downright addictive.
- Risotto and chicken together? That’s cozy-meets-classy in one bite.
Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, these Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken fillets with mushroom risotto make the perfect cozy dinner. This comfort food combo is easy enough for weeknights but fancy enough for guests!
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Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Poultry Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Weeknight dinner gets a gourmet twist with this Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom and Pea Risotto. It’s rich, hearty, and easier to make than it looks.
Ingredients
Stuffed Chicken Fillets
- 4 chicken breast fillets, washed and butterflied
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8–10 thin slices of chorizo sausage
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3 tbsp Parmalat garlic and parsley butter (or regular butter + garlic + herbs)
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional) or chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup Nando’s Garlic Sauce (or any creamy garlic sauce you love)
- 3 tbsp fresh cream
Mushroom & Pea Risotto
- 1 cup risotto rice (Arborio rice works great)
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional) or extra chicken stock
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 button mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Place the 4 butterflied chicken fillets between two sheets of wax paper and gently flatten them with a mallet. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Lay thin chorizo slices down the center of each fillet, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and roll them up tightly. Secure with toothpicks so they don’t unroll while cooking.
- Melt 3 tbsp garlic and parsley butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chicken rolls for about 5 minutes, just to seal them and get some color.
- Transfer the butter and chicken to a roasting dish, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken’s cooked through.
- After baking, pour the leftover pan juices into a small saucepan.
- Add ¼ cup white wine (or chicken stock if skipping wine).
- Bring it to a boil, then let it reduce by half.
- Stir in ½ tsp paprika, a pinch of cayenne, ¼ cup Nando’s Garlic Sauce, and 3 tbsp cream.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Simmer just until creamy.
- In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in a bit of oil or butter until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook for another minute.
- Stir in risotto rice to coat it well, then pour in ½ cup wine (or stock) and cook until absorbed.
- Gradually add 1 cup chicken stock, stirring constantly.
- Toss in peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the rice is tender and creamy.
- Stir in 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp butter just before serving.
- Slice the stuffed chicken fillets, drizzle with the garlic cream sauce, and serve alongside a generous scoop of mushroom and pea risotto.
- Add a quick stir-fry of colorful veggies on the side if you like a pop of freshness!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Juicy chicken fillets stuffed with smoky chorizo and gooey mozzarella make this Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom and Pea Risotto a cozy dinner you’ll crave. The creamy garlic sauce ties everything together for a restaurant-style finish. Save this Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom and Pea Risotto for your next comforting dinner night in.
Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom and Pea Risotto delivers a satisfying mix of creamy, smoky, and cheesy flavors that turn an ordinary night into something memorable. The juicy chicken wrapped around chorizo and mozzarella pairs beautifully with the rich risotto and garlicky sauce, making every bite a cozy, restaurant-style experience made right at home.
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That is such a delicious sounding meal!
Thanks Joanne, hope you will enjoy it should you get time to try it out.