Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake
Transform your weeknight dinners with the irresistible flavors of Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake—a creamy, dairy-free delight that's both wholesome and indulgent. Tender, oven-baked chicken breasts are topped with a velvety avocado sauce blended with nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic spices for a cheese-like richness, all while staying paleo-friendly. The secret lies in a quick stovetop sauce featuring almond milk and arrowroot powder, which lends a luscious texture without compromising dietary goals. Finished with a fresh cilantro garnish, this recipe combines zesty brightness with satisfying comfort in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for paleo enthusiasts seeking a meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 large Ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Brush them with 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and the juices run clear.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the avocado sauce. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
Add the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the blender. Blend until smooth.
In a small saucepan, mix the nutritional yeast, almond milk, arrowroot powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over medium heat.
Whisk the mixture continuously until it starts to thicken and becomes a smooth cheese-like sauce, about 5 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened, incorporate it into the avocado mixture in the blender. Blend until you have a uniform cheesy avocado mixture.
Remove the chicken from the oven and spread the cheesy avocado mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake hot, paired with your favorite paleo side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3057 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 234.0 g | 468% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2453 mg | 52% | |
*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.
