Avocado Chicken Skillet
A quick, nutrient-dense skillet meal with avocado and herbs to support digestion and reduce sugar cravings during Whole30 restarts. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (whole30), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, avocado, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz, sliced chicken breasts
- 1/2, sliced avocado
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4, juiced lemon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced chicken and cook for 5 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Step 2: Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir in lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Step 3: Plate the chicken, top with avocado slices, and drizzle with any remaining pan sauce until evenly distributed. Serve immediately while warm.
