Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

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Pan-seared and topped with a smooth avocado cilantro sauce, perfect for a light and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest.
  3. Step 3: In a blender, combine 1 ripe medium avocado (peeled and pitted), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 2 tbsp water. Blend until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  4. Step 4: Slice the rested chicken breasts and drizzle with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce. Serve immediately with your choice of side.

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