Chicken Breasts with Avocado Cheese Topping
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Chicken Breasts with Avocado Cheese Topping—a dish that combines juicy, seared chicken breast with a creamy, tangy, and cheesy topping! Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and lime juice, each bite is bursting with dynamic flavor. The topping brings together ripe, buttery avocado, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh cilantro for a rich, satisfying layer that’s baked to perfection. Quick to prepare and simple to bake, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings while still delivering a restaurant-quality meal. Serve it alongside a crisp salad, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a wholesome and memorable dinner you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish or leave them in the skillet if it's oven-safe.
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky. Stir in lime juice, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro until well combined.
Evenly spread the avocado and cheese mixture over the top of each chicken breast.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken warm with your preferred sides, such as rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3662 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 249.0 g | 498% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 928 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1551 mg | 33% | |
*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.
