A California Avocado lime cream sauce makes a delectable topping to baked chicken breasts and wild rice. Although simple in ingredients, this dish is a high achiever with 34 g of protein, almost three times the recommended daily value of vitamin K (290%), 100% DV of vitamin a and an excellent source dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamins C, B3, B6, B2, and E; not to mention the good source of iron and calcium.
California Avocado Lime Chicken With Wild Rice
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Total Time: 40 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
410
Total Fat
18g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
90mg
Sodium
170mg
Total Carbs
28g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
34g
Potassium
990mg
Vitamin A 4896 IU; Vitamin C 12 mg; Calcium 106 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 3 IU; Folate 142 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
4 (4-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. each garlic powder and onion powder As needed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp. grape seed or avocado oil 1/3 cup Chicken stock 8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 cup cooked spinach 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled and seeded 1 Tbsp. lime juice, or more to taste 1/3 cup light sour creamInstructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Season chicken on both sides with seasonings.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil on high heat in a large, oven-safe sauté pan. Cook chicken about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add chicken stock to pan; place in oven. Cook about 10 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through.
- Meanwhile heat remaining oil on high heat in another large sauté pan. Add mushrooms; cook for about 3 minutes or until the liquid has released from mushrooms and reduced by half. Reduce heat to medium.
- Mix in rice and spinach. Season to taste. Remove from heat.
- Blend avocado, lime juice and sour cream until very smooth. Add salt and pepper if desired.
- Divide rice mixture between four plates, top with sliced chicken breasts and dollop avocado lime cream sauce on the side.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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