⏱ 25 min total

Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach

Name: Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp Coconut oil; ¼ medium Onion; 1 ½ oz Pork and beef chorizo; 4 oz Chicken breast; 1 dash Salt; 1 dash Black pepper; 4 cherry tomato Cherry tomatoes; ½ cup Spinach; ¼ cup, diced Mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp Pine nuts

Per 1 serving · 376 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

555

28%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
49g
35% of calories
Carbs
11g
8% of calories
Fat
35g
57% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach (376 g) has 555 calories, with 49 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (97% DV), Vitamin A (60% DV) and Vitamin E (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 73% and 47% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

148cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.9g

4.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein97%
Vitamin A60%
Vitamin E28%
Vitamin K252%
Thiamine44%
Riboflavin (B2)49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin C17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium43%
Saturated fat73%
Cholesterol47%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
2
Increase the heat to high and add the chicken, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the chicken is almost cooked through.
3
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for a minute or until they just begin to collapse. Add the spinach and stir until fully wilted.
4
Create small pockets in the mixture with a wooden spoon, then add chunks of mozzarella. Turn off the heat and let the cheese melt. Serve on a plate and top with pine nuts.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (376 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	536 μg	60%
Vitamin C	16 mg	17%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	4 mg	28%
Vitamin K	302 μg	252%
Thiamine	1 mg	44%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	49%
Niacin	14 mg	90%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	107%
Folate (B9)	145 μg	36%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	56%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	49%
Choline	167 mg	30%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	383 mg	38%
Iron	3 mg	42%
Potassium	1,099 mg	23%
Magnesium	137 mg	33%
Phosphorus	569 mg	81%
Zinc	4 mg	39%
Copper	0.3 mg	38%
Manganese	1 mg	62%
Selenium	45 μg	81%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	69 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	5,808 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	8 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	1,750 μg	—
Lysine	5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	12 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	49 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 555 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

105min
Walking (3.5 mph)
67min
Cycling (moderate)
46min
Running (6 mph)
78min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach?

One serving of Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach (1 serving) has 555 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach high in protein?

Yes. It has 49 g of protein per serving, and 35% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 8% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach?

998 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach?

4.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (376 g)

Calories555

% Daily Value*

Total fat 35g	45%
Saturated fat 15g	73%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 141mg	47%
Sodium 998mg	43%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.9g	14%
Total sugars 4.1g
Protein 49g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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