Memorial Day Recipes

Avocado Basil Chicken Breasts

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Avocado Basil Chicken Breasts

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Easy and delicious, a perfect choice for your family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts, skinned and boned halves
  • 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 C. fresh basil
  • 2 4-oz. logs goat cheese
  • 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
  • 1 C. bread crumbs, fine, dry
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 C.) butter, melted

Directions

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, basil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; mash until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over 1 side chicken. Roll-up and secure with wooden picks. Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper in a shallow dish. Roll chicken in melted butter; dredge in breadcrumbs mixture. Place in shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Remove wooden picks, and serve with avocado sauce.

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