Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce

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Chicken breasts coated in mashed avocado and herbs, served with a rich dairy-free sauce. This american-inspired keto (dairy-free) ready in about 42 minutes pairs chicken breasts, avocado, almond flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

★ 4.0 (13 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix mashed avocado, almond flour, garlic powder, dill, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Step 2: Press chicken breasts into avocado mixture to coat evenly on both sides. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Simmer coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in chives, then pour over cooked chicken.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 42 minutes (20 min prep + 22 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Avocado-Crusted Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce dairy-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged dairy-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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