Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake—a flavorful fusion of creamy avocado, tender chicken breasts, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese baked to perfection. This easy-to-prepare dish is loaded with bold flavors from lime juice, garlic, cumin, and a hint of red pepper flakes, creating a zesty kick that pairs beautifully with the richness of avocado. Topped with fresh cilantro, the recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with your favorite sides for a wholesome, protein-packed meal your family will love. It's the ideal recipe for healthy baked chicken enthusiasts and avocado lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 large Avocados
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a large baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and cumin on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in lime juice, minced garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and chopped cilantro.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the avocado-covered chicken.
Drizzle olive oil over the top before placing in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.6 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4098 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 265.2 g | 530% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1349 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*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.
