Low Sodium Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this *Low Sodium Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake*, a deliciously healthy twist on comfort food! Juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts are seasoned with zesty lime juice, lemon zest, and a medley of aromatic spices, then layered with a creamy avocado and cherry tomato topping. Blanketed in melted low-sodium mozzarella, this dish offers a flavorful, heart-friendly option that's both satisfying and guilt-free. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy nights while taking care of your sodium intake. Pair it with a fresh side salad or roasted veggies for a complete, wholesome meal that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup low-sodium shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with half of the olive oil.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is coated well.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until it's relatively smooth.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and chop the fresh cilantro finely.
Add the mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and spread the avocado mixture over each chicken breast evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded low-sodium mozzarella cheese on top of the avocado layer.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 253.9 g | 508% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 4240 mg | 90% | |
*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.
