Best Chicken In Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipes

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BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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This recipe will kick your taste buds into high gear! The perfect blend of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper will have your mouth buzzing with flavor and heat, but don't worry, the addition of the avocado and Greek yogurt cream sauce acts as a cooling agent for all that fire! The quinoa adds a gentle basic flavor to this intense dish and contributes a satisfying amount of nutritious fiber and protein to keep you and your family full and happy!

Provided by skinnymom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
½ cup chopped scallions
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
non-stick cooking spray
½ avocado
¼ cup plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Stir scallions and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice into the quinoa.
  • Mix paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl; rub onto chicken breasts to season completely.
  • Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  • 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).
  • Blend avocado, yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, and garlic powder in a food processor until smooth.
  • Spread quinoa onto a serving platter. Arrange chicken breasts onto the platter. Drizzle avocado cream sauce over the chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 356.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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Delicious chicken enchiladas with an amazing avocado cream sauce!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium white or yellow onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
2 poblano peppers (stemmed and thinly sliced)
1 jalapeno pepper (finely diced)
8-10 flour tortillas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works best)
2-3 cups Monterrey Jack cheese
optional garnish: fresh cilantro (sour cream, and/or shredded cheese)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 California avocados (peeled and pitted)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of one lime

Steps:

  • First make the avocado cream sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the flour, whisking until golden and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk the broth into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sour cream, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper, whisking if necessary to remove any lumps. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Add avocados, cilantro and lime juice, and pulse until smooth and well-blended. (Be very careful blending hot liquids - the heat will expand! So be sure to remove the lid occasionally so that the heat can escape.) Season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano and jalapeno, and saute for 5-6 minutes until the onions are cooked and translucent. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread a tablespoon or two of the avocado sauce down the middle of the tortilla. Then layer on some of the vegetable mixture, shredded chicken and cheese. Carefully roll the tortilla and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Drizzle the top with about half of the remaining avocado cream sauce, then cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, or until tortillas are heated through and begin to harden. (I baked mine at 350 for about 20 minutes)
  • Remove from the oven, then serve individual enchiladas drizzled with the remainder of the avocado cream sauce. You can also garnish with additional cilantro, cheese, and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 851 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN FLAUTAS WITH AVOCADO CREAM



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16 flautas

Number Of Ingredients 18

Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat finely shredded
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 cup shredded Cheddar/Monterey jack blend
1 lime, juiced
Salt
16 (5 to 6-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
1 very ripe avocado, halved, pitted and flesh removed
1 (4-ounce) container sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with enough oil to reach 2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 375 degrees F. To make the flautas: In a pan over medium heat melt butter and saute onions and jalapenos until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add chicken and salsa; stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, cheese and lime juice. Let cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Working with 4 tortillas at a time, spread a heaping spoonful along the middle of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick. Using tongs, hold each flauta in hot oil until firm, then release to continue cooking. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt. Keep flautas warm in the oven on a sheet tray while assembling and cooking the remaining tortillas.
  • To make the Avocado Cream: In a serving bowl, mash avocado, sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
  • To serve, arrange flautas on a platter of shredded lettuce and serve with Avocado Cream on the side.

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE



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Rotisserie chicken, "pollo a la brasa" in Spanish, is hands-down one of the staple foods consumed in cities across Peru. Typically served with a simple side salad, French fries and the equally famous aji verde-a sauce made with Peruvian aji amarillo (yellow chile) and huacatay (a variety of black mint)-this dish is loved by those seeking a highly seasoned and very juicy chicken at affordable prices. The key to the recipe is in the marinade; restaurants in Peru keep their ingredients secret, but here I share my family recipe alongside an updated recipe for the aji verde. Roasting chicken thighs on a sheet pan makes it an easy dish to do at home. And since aji amarillo and huacatay are difficult ingredients to find in the States, I created a different but equally delicious green sauce that pairs great with the chicken. The sauce can also be used as a spread, dip or salad dressing.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup lager-style beer
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole-milk queso fresco (4 ounces)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped (or 1/2 cup mashed)

Steps:

  • For the chicken thighs: Whisk the beer, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon and sugar together in a large bowl or baking dish. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for a minimum of 3 hours and up to overnight.
  • When ready to roast, set an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, discard the marinating liquid from the bowl or baking dish and drizzle the oil over the chicken to fully coat. Transfer chicken thighs skin-side up to a rimmed sheet pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 35 minutes.
  • While the chicken roasts, make the avocado green sauce: Combine the queso fresco, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and 1/2 cup of water in a blender. Blend until the ingredients are minced. Turn off the blender, add the avocado and blend until the sauce becomes smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute. Be careful to not over blend as the sauce will break. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest 5 minutes. Serve with the avocado sauce.

AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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I like this avocado cream sauce over really smoky grilled chicken and some pasta... It's a really basic easy sauce you can play with based on your own preferences.

Provided by KSANFORD77

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 avocados
2 cloves garlic
½ lime, juiced, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup heavy cream
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine avocados, garlic, lime juice, green onions, cilantro, and tarragon in a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in avocado puree and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, but not boiling. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 93.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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