5.0 from 6 votes
Guacamole Chicken Bake
This juicy and flavorful guacamole chicken is the perfect quick dinner. Packed with fresh ingredients and a lean protein, this healthy meal is sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated
For the Guacamole topping
- 2 medium avocados
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 lime juice of
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Garnish (optional)
- tomatoes diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Combine the salt, garlic powder and cumin and season the chicken on all sides. Lay flat in a large casserole dish. Top chicken with shredded monterey jack cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- While the chicken is cooking, peel, deseed and dice the avocado and add it to a bowl. Add the salt, garlic powder and lime juice and stir to coat. Then stir in the cilantro and onion.
- Once the chicken is done, top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of guacamole and garnish with diced tomato. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I like a slightly chunky guacamole for this recipe. If you prefer a smooth guacamole, you can mash the avocado before adding the seasonings in.
Nutrition Information
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1399mg
(58%)
Potassium
1401mg
(40%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
617IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
350mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1399mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1401mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 617IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.