Quick Avocado Chicken Skillet
Prepare a satisfying, low-carbohydrate chicken and avocado dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the diced avocado.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- For added flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika with the other seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130