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Avocado Basil Chicken Breasts




Source of Recipe


The California Avocado Commission


Recipe Introduction



Serves: 6




List of Ingredients




6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1 California avocado, peeled and cubed
2 (4 ounce) logs goat cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) Land O’Lakes butter, melted

Avocado Sauce:

2 California avocados, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup half and half
2 tablespoons Land O’Lakes butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Combine avocado, goat cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash until smooth.
Spread mixture evenly over 1 side of chicken.
Roll up and secure with wooden picks.
Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
Roll chicken in melted butter; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Place in shallow pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
Remove wooden picks, and serve with avocado sauce.



Recipe



Avocado Sauce Preparation:

Process avocados and half-and-half in a food processor or blender, stopping to scrape down sides.
Set aside.
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add avocado mixture and cook, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
Stir in basil, salt, and pepper.
Fresh basil to spare is great in Roasted Avocado Soup