Baked avocado chicken is so easy and delicious, there’s no way it won’t become a new family favorite! Avocado, cheese, and bacon top golden-brown seared chicken breasts to make a main course that’s great served with just about anything!
1cupcheese(shredded - use cheddar or a cheddar and Monterey jack blend)
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Instructions
Heat a cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet or frying pan) over medium-high heat with the halved bacon strips set into the skillet while cold. Cook until crisped then remove from skillet to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
Leave about a tablespoon amount of the bacon drippings in your skillet. Season the chicken breasts generously on all sides with seasoning then place into skillet and sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Flip and sear the reverse side of your chicken breasts for an additional 4-5 minutes. Transfer skillet with chicken breasts into your preheated oven and finish for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Slice your avocados and grate the cheese while the chicken is finishing in the oven.
Once chicken is fully cooked, top each chicken breast or cutlet with bacon, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese or a cheese blend. Set your oven to broil on high.
Place the assembled avocado chicken into the middle of your preheated oven and melt the cheese, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
For quicker cooking times you can slice thick chicken breasts in half butterfly-style, making two thinner chicken breast cutlets.
Chicken breast cutlets may be fully cooked using the stovetop method only, with no need to oven finish before assembling with bacon, avocado, and cheese.
Place leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 1-2 days for best results (the texture of the avocado will deteriorate quickly).