Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Quinoa:; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; Blackened Chicken:; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; non-stick cooking spray; Avocado Cream Sauce:; 1/2 avocado; 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

Quinoa:
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Blackened Chicken:
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
non-stick cooking spray
Avocado Cream Sauce:
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir quinoa into the broth and bring again to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Stir scallions and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice into the quinoa.
3
Mix paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl; rub onto chicken breasts to season completely.
4
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
5
Lay chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cover skillet with a lid, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6
Blend avocado, yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, and garlic powder in a food processor until smooth.
7
Spread quinoa onto a serving platter. Arrange chicken breasts onto the platter. Drizzle avocado cream sauce over the chicken breasts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Quinoa:, 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce

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