Heart-Healthy Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Heart-Healthy Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake—a flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent! Tender, seasoned chicken breasts serve as the base for a creamy avocado topping loaded with fresh cherry tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, and vibrant cilantro. Finished with a blanket of melted low-fat mozzarella cheese and a squeeze of tangy lime, this easy-to-make recipe checks all the boxes for wholesome comfort food. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights or a delicious meal prep option. Plus, with heart-friendly ingredients like ripe avocados and olive oil, it’s a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings for cheesy goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 1 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece lime
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Bake the chicken for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
While the chicken is baking, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork and add the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the avocado mixture.
Chop the fresh cilantro and add half of it to the avocado mixture. Reserve the rest for garnishing.
Once the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese over the avocado-topped chicken.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 290.6 g | 581% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1867 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2104 mg | 45% | |
*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.
