Guacamole Chicken
A quick, tasty, and customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining juicy chicken with creamy guacamole and spices.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded flat for even cooking
- 1 teaspoon salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika Or taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil For cooking
For the Guacamole
- 2 pieces ripe avocados Super ripe for best flavor
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Squeezed fresh
- 1 pinch salt To taste
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup diced tomato
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese For a melty topping
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook until no longer pink.
Make the Guacamole
- In a bowl, scoop out the avocados.
- Add lime juice, salt, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
- Mash everything together to desired consistency.
Assemble
- Top each piece of chicken with guacamole.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top if desired.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for best results. Use very ripe avocados for flavor. Can broil with cheese on top for a 'fancy' result.