California Chicken

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"This recipe is great for summertime veggies from the garden, and quick too!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 10 slices

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Seabreeze

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 22, 2006 by Elaine 
After a few changes this was wonderful. I made a lime cilatro marinade for the chicken(olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2004 by JENLEIGH23 
I adored this recipe! I definitely recommend making it as soon as you can! It is quick and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2003 by LINDALU219 
This tastes great and is so simple to prepare. I changed it a tiny bit and grilled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2003 by MCSPINNER 
I LOVE this recipe! The previous reviews were helpful too--it defnitely needed the added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2003 by Tracy 
This dish was fantastic with several varying flavors. I took past suggestions and marinated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2005 by dorisuzanne 
This was an awesome and unique way to prepare chicken. A good way to mix things up a bit when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2004 by MichelleRD 
This was yummy. Squeezed lime juice onto chicken and fresh cilantro before tomato and cheese.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2003 by SCREAMER1 
I love tomato and avocado, and when mixed with the cheese and tender chicken the flavors of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2003 by MARSTAC 
I tasted really good but I think next time I might make a montery jack cheese sauce to drizzle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2004 by JENNIFER P 
This is a quick and yummy recipe. This is the first one from this site that we've tried and we... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
California Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 541

  • Total Fat: 36.7g
  • Cholesterol: 122mg
  • Sodium: 470mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.6g
  • Protein: 42.8g

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