Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake

Treat your taste buds to the ultimate Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake—a creamy, dairy-free spin on comfort food that's as nourishing as it is indulgent. This wholesome recipe features tender, oven-baked chicken breasts blanketed in a rich, "cheesy" avocado sauce made with nutritional yeast, ripe avocados, and a hint of fresh lemon. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder, this bake offers an explosion of flavor in every bite. The secret lies in its velvety, plant-based sauce, thickened with arrowroot powder and almond milk for a paleo-friendly indulgence that's completely grain-free and gluten-free. Ready in under an hour, this easy dinner idea is garnished with cilantro for a fresh finishing touch and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad. Whether you're on a paleo journey or simply craving a guilt-free comfort dish, this recipe is the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 large Ripe avocados
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Brush them with 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and the juices run clear.

Step 4

While the chicken is baking, prepare the avocado sauce. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender.

Step 5

Add the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, mix the nutritional yeast, almond milk, arrowroot powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over medium heat.

Step 7

Whisk the mixture continuously until it starts to thicken and becomes a smooth cheese-like sauce, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Once the sauce has thickened, incorporate it into the avocado mixture in the blender. Blend until you have a uniform cheesy avocado mixture.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven and spread the cheesy avocado mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 10

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.

Step 11

Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve the Paleo Cheesy Avocado Chicken Bake hot, paired with your favorite paleo side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1453.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2284.7

Total Fat 114.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 3057.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 234.0g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 545.2mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2453.1mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 40.9%

Carbs: 14.0%