avocado-stuffed chicken breasts

2 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jan 1, 2022

This is a special occasion recipe because of the many steps. If you have a really ripe avocado, skip the food processor and just mash it out until it is smooth. And it is easily halved, just use half the avocado for the first part and the other half for the second.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 avocado, ripe and chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 avocado, ripe and sliced

How To Make avocado-stuffed chicken breasts

  • Step 1
    Place the chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Saute the almonds and green onions in 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the almonds are lightly browned and the green onions are tender. Add the spinach and the next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat.
  • Step 3
    Combine the chopped avocado and lemon juice; add to the spinach mixture; and stir gently. Spoon about 3 tablespoons spinach mixture in the center of each chicken breast half. Roll up the chicken, starting with the short end; secure with a wooden pick.
  • Step 4
    Brown the chicken in the remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broth and the mushrooms; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken to a serving platter; reserving the liquid and mushrooms in the skillet. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Step 5
    Combine the wine and cornstarch. Stir well. Add to the liquid in the skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Step 6
    Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl. Add the sliced avocado; and process until smooth. Add to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until heated.
  • Step 7
    To serve, slice each chicken roll into 4 rounds. Arrange on individual serving plates. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with lemon slices, green onion slices and parsley if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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