California Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible California Chicken recipe, a vibrant fusion of bold flavors and fresh ingredients! Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are seasoned with a tantalizing blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper before being crowned with sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. To top it off, a refreshing avocado and basil topping, kissed with a touch of zesty lemon juice, adds a creamy, herbaceous finish that screams California sunshine. Perfectly easy to make in just 40 minutes, this dish is a go-to for a healthy yet indulgent meal that's both weeknight-friendly and elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or roasted veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner. Keywords: California Chicken recipe, avocado chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, easy baked chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 small avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rub the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Make sure to coat them evenly.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Remove the skillet from heat. Spread the sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sun-dried tomatoes.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, slice the avocados and toss them with fresh basil leaves and lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Top each chicken breast with the avocado and basil mixture, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.0 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.3 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 4714 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 259.5 g | 519% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1024 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 6952 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
