Guacamole Chicken

Guacamole Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 medium avocado
• 2 teaspoons chopped pimientos
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Pinch of salt plus ½ teaspoon, divided
• Pinch of ground pepper plus ½ teaspoon, divided
• 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Place avocado in a medium bowl; mash with a fork until smooth with some chunks remaining. Stir in pimientos, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, the remaining ½ teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese; cover and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and top with the guacamole. Garnish with cilantro.