Dairy-Free Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake
Elevate your dinner game with this Dairy-Free Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake, a wholesome and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts and anyone seeking a dairy-free alternative to comfort food classics. Tender, spice-rubbed chicken breasts are layered with a creamy avocado spread infused with nutritional yeast for a rich, cheesy flavor—without the dairy. Sweet grape tomatoes add a burst of tangy freshness, while smoky paprika and aromatic garlic and onion powders bring bold seasoning to every bite. Baked to perfection and topped with fresh cilantro, this easy, gluten-free recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and serves as a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner option. Pair it with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a delightful, nutrient-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until smooth. Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
Slice the grape tomatoes in half and scatter them over the avocado layer on the chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Dairy-Free Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.9 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2900 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 229.0 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3897 mg | 83% | |
*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.
