🎉 Introduction
A classic Mexican comfort food, Papas con Chorizo combines crispy, tender potatoes with spicy, flavorful chorizo for a hearty and satisfying dish. Traditionally served in tacos, burritos, or as a simple skillet meal with tortillas, this recipe is versatile enough to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Using chicken chorizo makes this version lighter while still packing the bold smoky and spiced flavors chorizo is known for. Pair it with warm tortillas, fresh salsa, and avocado for the ultimate Mexican comfort meal.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Cutting board & knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Strainer (if needed for potatoes)
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Protein:
- 12 oz Mexican chicken chorizo
🥔 Fruits & Vegetables:
- 1 ½ lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
🌿 Spices & Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
🥄 Oils & Vinegars:
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 – Cook the Potatoes
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
- Add cubed potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, until just tender but not falling apart.
- Drain and set aside.
Step 2 – Cook the Chorizo
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
5. Remove chorizo from skillet, leaving a little fat for flavor.
Step 3 – Crisp the Potatoes
6. Add cooking oil to the same skillet.
7. Fry potatoes for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the edges.
Step 4 – Combine & Finish
8. Return chorizo to skillet, mixing well with potatoes.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Cook another 2–3 minutes to let flavors combine.
Step 5 – Serve
11. Serve hot with warm tortillas, salsa, or as a hearty side dish.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked mixture up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Warm in skillet over medium heat for best texture.
🥄 Variations
- Breakfast Style: Top with fried eggs or wrap into breakfast burritos.
- Veggie Boost: Add bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
- Cheesy Papas: Sprinkle with melted queso fresco or shredded cheddar.
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use pork chorizo instead of chicken?
Traditionally yes, but chicken is a lighter substitute. - What type of potatoes work best?
Russet or Yukon gold hold their shape well. - Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, use soy chorizo or plant-based chorizo. - Should I peel the potatoes?
Peeling is traditional, but you can leave skins on for extra texture. - Can I bake instead of frying?
Yes, roast potatoes at 425°F until crispy, then combine with cooked chorizo. - Can I use pre-cooked potatoes?
Yes, leftover boiled or roasted potatoes work perfectly. - How do I serve papas con chorizo?
In tacos, burritos, or with rice and beans. - Is this dish spicy?
Depends on the chorizo — adjust heat level with mild or spicy versions. - Can I meal prep this?
Yes, it reheats very well for quick meals. - What toppings go well with it?
Salsa, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or queso fresco.
🏁 Conclusion
Papas con Chorizo is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare and endlessly versatile. Whether wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with a fried egg for breakfast, or served as a side at dinner, its smoky, spicy flavor and crispy potato texture are always a hit.
Papas con Chorizo – Mexican Potatoes with Spicy Chicken Chorizo
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
- Add cubed potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, until just tender but not falling apart.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chorizo from skillet, leaving a little fat for flavor.
- Add cooking oil to the same skillet.
- Fry potatoes for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Return chorizo to skillet, mixing well with potatoes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Serve hot with warm tortillas, salsa, or as a hearty side dish.
Notes
Traditionally yes, but chicken is a lighter substitute. What type of potatoes work best?
Russet or Yukon gold hold their shape well. Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, use soy chorizo or plant-based chorizo. Should I peel the potatoes?
Peeling is traditional, but you can leave skins on for extra texture. Can I bake instead of frying?
Yes, roast potatoes at 425°F until crispy, then combine with cooked chorizo. Can I use pre-cooked potatoes?
Yes, leftover boiled or roasted potatoes work perfectly. How do I serve papas con chorizo?
In tacos, burritos, or with rice and beans. Is this dish spicy?
Depends on the chorizo — adjust heat level with mild or spicy versions. Can I meal prep this?
Yes, it reheats very well for quick meals. What toppings go well with it?
Salsa, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or queso fresco. 🏁 Conclusion
Papas con Chorizo is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare and endlessly versatile. Whether wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with a fried egg for breakfast, or served as a side at dinner, its smoky, spicy flavor and crispy potato texture are always a hit.
