This juicy and flavorful guacamole chicken is the perfect quick dinner. Packed with fresh ingredients and a lean protein, this healthy meal is sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 4Servings
Calories: 588kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
2poundsboneless skinless chicken breast
1teaspoonsalt
1garlic powder
1/2teaspooncumin
6ouncesMonterey Jack Cheese grated
For the Guacamole topping
2medium avocados
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2limejuice of
1/4cupdiced onion
1/4cupchopped cilantro
Garnish (optional)
tomatoesdiced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
Combine the salt, garlic powder and cumin and season the chicken on all sides. Lay flat in a large casserole dish. Top chicken with shredded monterey jack cheese.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
While the chicken is cooking, peel, deseed and dice the avocado and add it to a bowl. Add the salt, garlic powder and lime juice and stir to coat. Then stir in the cilantro and onion.
Once the chicken is done, top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of guacamole and garnish with diced tomato. Enjoy!
Notes
I like a slightly chunky guacamole for this recipe. If you prefer a smooth guacamole, you can mash the avocado before adding the seasonings in.