4.6 from 15 votes
California Avocado Skillet Chicken
California Avocado Skillet Chicken is marinated in honey balsamic and cooked in the skillet to tender and juicy perfection. Topped with ooey gooey cheese, tomato and avocado this will become a family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- 2 Diced avocados
- 3 diced Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh chopped basil
- salt and pepper
- balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk the ¾ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later.
- Add the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken to the skillet and discard the marinade.
- Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees. Add the reserved ¼ cup of sauce and cook until it thickens.
- Top with 4 slices mozzarella cheese and 2 diced avocados, 3 diced Roma tomatoes, ¼ cup fresh chopped basil, and salt and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
1130mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
857IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1130mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 857IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.