Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this incredibly flavorful Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce! Perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious avocado-based sauce made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, Greek yogurt, and a hint of chicken broth for the perfect balance of richness and freshness. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it alongside fluffy rice, tender quinoa, or vibrant steamed vegetables for a wholesome and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Healthy, delicious, and packed with creamy goodness, this dish is a must-try for both avocado enthusiasts and chicken lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium-sized Ripe avocados
- 2 pieces (minced) Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the flesh of the avocados, minced garlic cloves, lime juice, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Return the skillet to low heat. Pour the avocado sauce into the skillet and allow it to warm gently for 1-2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the avocado sauce over each piece to coat them generously.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh cilantro if desired. This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 3076 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 229.5 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1751 mg | 37% | |
*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.
