Avocado-Tomato Chicken

Arugula-Basil Salad
Clock

Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 3 avocados, chopped
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with ½ tsp salt, Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook in hot oil in a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Top with cheese, cover, and cook until cheese melts.
  2. Meanwhile, toss together avocado, tomatoes, garlic, ¼ cup basil, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Top chicken with avocado mixture; sprinkle with ¼ cup basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (5-oz) pkg arugula
  • ½ cup lemon vinaigrette
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together arugula and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Top with basil and nuts.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
476
124
600
Fat (g) 29 11 40
Sat. Fat (g) 7 1 8
Protein (g) 46 3 49
Carb (g) 11 5 16
Fiber (g) 7 2 9
Sodium (mg) 392 174 566

Quick & Healthy Meal Plan

This recipe selected from the eMeals Quick & Healthy Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:

  • Seven Dinner Menus
  • Matching Grocery List
  • Access via App or Online
See This Meal Plan