Heart-Healthy Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake

Elevate your dinner game with this Heart-Healthy Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake, a flavorful and guilt-free comfort food option that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Tender chicken breasts serve as the perfect base, topped with a creamy avocado mash infused with zesty lemon juice, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. For a satisfying finish, the dish is crowned with low-fat mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. This easy-to-make recipe is packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, and vibrant flavors, and it’s ready in just 45 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome family meal. Serve with a fresh squeeze of lime for a bright, tangy finish your taste buds will love. Whether you're looking for a nutritious, low-carb dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece, this baked chicken dish checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 pieces ripe avocados
• 1 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 piece lime
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Season the chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Bake the chicken for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 6

While the chicken is baking, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

Step 7

Mash the avocado with a fork and add the lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 8

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the avocado mixture.

Step 9

Chop the fresh cilantro and add half of it to the avocado mixture. Reserve the rest for garnishing.

Step 10

Once the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 11

Sprinkle the low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese over the avocado-topped chicken.

Step 12

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 14

Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1495.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2405.8

Total Fat 121.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 700.2mg	0%
Sodium 3265.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 290.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1866.7mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2103.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 47.2%

Carbs: 8.3%