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Guacamole Chicken Melt

For this guacamole chicken melt recipe, seasoned chicken breasts are browned in butter and olive oil, topped with homemade guacamole and slices of pepper Jack cheese, then broiled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 4024.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Oven-safe is ideal for direct transfer to broiler
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the guacamole
  • 1 Chef's knife For dicing and chopping ingredients
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe preparation of chicken and vegetables
  • 1 Fork or Potato Masher For mashing avocados

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning
  • 2 avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices pepper Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until no longer pink on the inside and golden brown on the outside, seasoning each side with Creole seasoning, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Scoop avocados into a bowl. Add tomato, onion, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mash together.
  • Spoon about ⅓ cup guacamole onto each chicken breast, top with 1 slice pepper Jack cheese; broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes.

Notes

For perfectly cooked chicken, consider pounding the breasts to an even ½-inch thickness; this ensures uniform cooking and prevents drying out. When browning, achieve a deep golden crust for maximum flavor. The broiler step is quick; keep a watchful eye to prevent burning the cheese while achieving a beautiful, bubbly melt. For the guacamole, use ripe, yielding avocados for the best texture, and don't hesitate to adjust the lime, garlic, salt, and pepper to your preference. A small amount of finely chopped fresh cilantro or a pinch of smoked paprika could elevate the guacamole's complexity. Serving immediately is key to enjoying the warm, melty cheese and fresh guacamole.