Southwest Chicken with Deconstructed Guacamole

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We are big chicken eaters in our household, but it is so easy to get into a rut where we make the same chicken dishes over and over again. While they are delicious, I like to change it up and add in new flavors or new recipes whenever I can. This southwest chicken is a perfect way to shake up your chicken dinner routine.

This light and delicious chicken recipe is perfect for your weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor, thanks to a deconstructed guacamole, it is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

But what is deconstructed guacamole? It is exactly what it sounds like: all of the ingredients in guacamole tossed together and mashed up together. Super simple to make and so flavorful.

Southwest Chicken Ingredients

The recipe starts with a few basic ingredients like chicken, bacon, spices and ingredients for the guacamole.

• Chicken Breasts
• Salt and Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Neutral Oil
• Bacon
• Southwest Cheese – I used Sargento cheese but your favorite will work here too.
• Avocado
• Red Onion
• Small Tomato
• Jalapeno – This is optional.
• Cilantro
• Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice works best here.

The deconstructed guacamole in this recipe is a fantastic addition and is whipped up while the chicken cooks. It adds a great acidity and additional freshness to the dish.

Combining chicken, bacon, cheese, and the deconstructed guacamole gives you a restaurant worthy meal right in the comfort of your own home. Plus, it is so easy to make that you can make it any day of the week without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

More Great Recipes with Cheese

• Pesto Hearts of Palm Grilled Cheese
• BBQ Bacon Chicken Burger
• Cheesy Taco Burger
• Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese

Southwest Chicken with Deconstructed Guacamole

Easy weeknight dinners that are packed with flavor are totally my jam! Try this southwest chicken with deconstructed guacamole for a meal that is super easy and tastes amazing.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Shannah Coe

Ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 6 slices of bacon cooked
• 6 slices Southwest Cheese

Deconstructed Guacamole

• 1 avocado cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 1 tomato seeded and diced
• 1 jalapeno finely diced (optional)
• 3 Tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

• Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  6 chicken breasts, Salt and Pepper, 1 Tbsp chili powder
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  2 Tbsp oil
• While the chicken cooks, combine avocado, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  1 avocado, 1/4 cup red onion, 1 tomato, 1 jalapeno, 3 Tbsp cilantro, 3 Tbsp lime juice
• Once chicken is cooked through, top with bacon and and cheese slices. Let cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from pan.
  6 slices of bacon, 6 slices Southwest Cheese
• Serve chicken topped with deconstructed guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

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