guacamole-chicken

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Guacamole Chicken

This sautéed chicken breast recipe topped with melty cheese and creamy guacamole is your ticket to a superfast and satisfying family dinner. Round out this healthy meal with Spanish rice (or cauliflower rice to keep it grain-free).

Ingredients

  • 1 medium avocado
  • 2 teaspoons chopped pimientos
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Pinch of salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided
  • Pinch of ground pepper plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided
  • 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Place avocado in a medium bowl; mash with a fork until smooth with some chunks remaining. Stir in pimientos, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.

  2. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese; cover and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and top with the guacamole. Garnish with cilantro.