AVOCADO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Avocado-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup(s) green onions, sliced
1/4 cup(s) olive oil, divided
2 cup(s) fresh spinach, chopped
2-3 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 avocado, ripe and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
1 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
1 cup(s) fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1 avocado, ripe and sliced

Steps:

Place the chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
Saute the almonds and green onions in 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the almonds are lightly browned and the green onions are tender. Add the spinach and the next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat.
Combine the chopped avocado and lemon juice; add to the spinach mixture; and stir gently. Spoon about 3 tablespoons spinach mixture in the center of each chicken breast half. Roll up the chicken, starting with the short end; secure with a wooden pick.
Brown the chicken in the remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broth and the mushrooms; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken to a serving platter; reserving the liquid and mushrooms in the skillet. Set aside and keep warm.
Combine the wine and cornstarch. Stir well. Add to the liquid in the skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl. Add the sliced avocado; and process until smooth. Add to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until heated.
To serve, slice each chicken roll into 4 rounds. Arrange on individual serving plates. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with lemon slices, green onion slices and parsley if desired.