Avocado Chicken: An Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This recipe for Avocado Chicken couldn’t be easier and I rely on easy recipes; especially on weeknights! This recipe calls for fresh chicken breasts rolled up with a mixture of rich cream cheese, smooth avocado, tangy feta cheese, and salty bacon are then baked to perfection and topped with savory everything bagel seasoning. Truly a unique and delicious way to eat chicken and satisfy the avocado lover in you.

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If you are getting bored of the same old chicken recipes then I’ve got just the solution for you. This creamy avocado, cream cheese, and feta stuffed chicken is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, or dress it up and serve it at your next dinner party.

You can make this avocado chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. Avocado does tend to get brown once it is exposed to the air though it may not look as appetizing but it will still taste yummy. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day, serve warm or straight from the fridge. I like to add it to a salad but you can eat it on its own too. It’s chock full of protein and healthy fats.

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Serve this recipe for avocado chicken with this Easy Caprese Salad followed by this Easy No Bake Cheesecake for a truly satisfying meal. Or if you are looking for more dinner ideas check out these recipes.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Avocado Chicken

• Simple family dinner
• Easy to prepare
• Perfect make-ahead meal
• Change of pace chicken meal

Equipment

• meat mallet
• measuring cups and spoons
• mixing bowl
• hand mixer or stand mixer
• casserole dish

Ingredients To Make Avocado Chicken

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast
• 3 large avocados -diced
• 1 – 8 oz brick of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup bacon cooked and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• everything bagel seasoning – to be sprinkled on top of chicken
• salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Avocado Chicken

• Cut each chicken breast in half and use a meat mallet to flatten them out.

• Mix the cream cheese, avocados, garlic, bacon, and salt, and pepper in a bowl using a hand mixer.

• Spread the mixture over each chicken breast.

• Sprinkle crumbled feta on top of the avocado-covered chicken breast. (You can add more if you are a feta cheese lover).

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Roll each chicken breast up with the avocado-feta mixture.

• Sprinkle the top with the everything Bagel seasoning.

• Bake for 30-35 minutes and remove from the oven.
• Slice and serve with your favorite sides!

Variations

• Add diced sundried tomatoes to the avocado feta mixture.
• Change up the cheese and use parmesan or cheddar instead of feta.
• Throw in additional spices whether it be a Mexican blend with cumin or an Italian blend with basil and oregano.
• Chop up some black or green olives and add them to the avocado cream cheese mixture.
• Marinate the chicken breasts before you roll them. I find a nice balsamic or Italian salad dressing always does the trick to enhance the flavor.
• Mix in some fresh herbs for more color and flavor. I especially like cilantro with avocados but parsley will also work.
• Instead of bacon, you can use diced ham. Or use store-bought bacon bits instead of cooked bacon.
• Sprinkle the chicken with breadcrumbs before baking. Any kind of breadcrumbs will work; panko, Italian breadcrumbs, or plain will all work well and add some texture.
• Try flavored cream cheese instead of plain and use chive or garlic and onion flavored cream cheese. Just make sure not to get any of the sweet or fruit-flavored cream cheese.

Tips and Tricks

• If you have a hard time rolling the chicken breasts you can use a few toothpicks to keep them from opening. Just remember to remove them before serving the chicken.
• Pick up the avocados a few days before you want to prepare this dish as they take a few days to ripen. Unripe avocados will be hard and tasteless so it is important to use just ripe ones.
• Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich taste. Low-fat cream cheese will also work but you may not get the same rich texture or creamy taste.

FAQs

Can I make this avocado chicken recipe in advance?

Yes, you can make this avocado chicken a few days in advance though the avocado may turn slightly brown it will still taste great.

Can I use low fat cream cheese in the avocado-feta cheese mixture?

Yes, low-fat cream cheese will work but you won’t get the same rich taste and texture.

What is a good substitute for everything bagel seasoning?

If you can’t find everything bagel seasoning you can easily make your own by combining white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, garlic flakes, and salt.