Chicken with Avocado and Nut Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this creamy and vibrant Chicken with Avocado and Nut Sauce recipe. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are paired with a luscious avocado and cashew-based sauce that's infused with zesty lime, fragrant garlic, and a touch of chicken stock for a velvety texture. This one-pan dish is packed with wholesome ingredients and comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional red pepper flakes adds a pop of flavor and color, while the sauce's rich, nutty undertones make every bite irresistible. Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal that’s both nourishing and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 pieces Ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Unsalted cashews
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, lime juice, unsalted cashews, chicken stock, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the avocado and nut sauce into the skillet with the garlic. Gently heat the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Avoid overheating to prevent the avocado from becoming bitter.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the avocado and nut sauce. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Serve the chicken with avocado and nut sauce alongside rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*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.
