Creamy Chicken with Corn and Chorizo

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5.5 ounces spicy Spanish chorizo, diced
• 9 ounces canned corn kernels, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 5.5 ounces cream cheese (I used Boursin with shallot & chives)
• Red pepper flakes for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives for serving

Instructions:

1. Season chicken: Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
2. Cook chorizo and corn: Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook for 3 minutes, or until crispy. Stir in corn, cook for 5 minutes, or until golden. Add half of the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet, leaving as much grease as possible.
3. Cook chicken: Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Make sauce: In the same skillet, add onion and remaining garlic. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Pour in white wine and stir to deglaze the skillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil. Stir in cream cheese.
5. Combine ingredients: Return chicken and cooked chorizo-corn mixture to the skillet. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. If needed, add milk to thin out the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve: Top with red pepper flakes and chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
• For a richer sauce: Use heavy cream instead of whole milk.
• For additional vegetables: Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the skillet.
• For a spicier kick: Add more chorizo or red pepper flakes.

Enjoy your delicious Chicken Chorizo Skillet!