Loading...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
Total Time:
40min
Cook Time:
20min
Prep Time:
20min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
410
Calories
18
g
Total Fat
28
g
Total Carbs
34
g
Protein
90
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 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 cream |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 410
Total Fat 18 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 3.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Total Carbs 28 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugar 2 g
Protein 34 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 170 mg
Potassium 990 mg
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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