Best 9 Grilled Chicken Breast With Avocado And Pepper Jack Recipes

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Grilled chicken breast is a healthy and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared at home. With the addition of avocado and pepper jack cheese, this dish becomes a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The avocado adds a creamy richness, while the pepper jack cheese provides a spicy kick. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

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GRILLED CALIFORNIA AVOCADO CHICKEN



Grilled California Avocado Chicken image

Grilled California Avocado Chicken marinates in an amazing honey garlic balsamic sauce and is grilled to perfection! It is topped with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese and avocados, tomatoes and basil. This chicken is INCREDIBLE!!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices mozzarella cheese
2 avocados (diced)
3 roma tomatoes (diced (any tomato will work))
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar for drizzling (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken on each side about 6 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink. Top with mozzarella cheese and avocado, tomato basil mixture. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 621 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO AND PEPPER JACK



Grilled Chicken Breast With Avocado and Pepper Jack image

Chicken breasts marinated in a fajita style sauce, then grilled and topped with mashed avocado and pepper jack cheese.

Provided by LikesItHot

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of all visible fat
2 avocados, mashed
monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl, mix well.
  • Add chicken breasts, marinate for one hour.
  • Heat grill to medium high.
  • Grill chicken until juices run clear.
  • Lower grill heat to low, then cover the top of each breast with mashed avocado, then pepper jack cheese slice.
  • Cook covered for 1-2 minutes, just as long as it takes cheese to melt.

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



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"As a retired senior citizen with a working husband, I have to make easy dinners for two," notes Dorothy Storms of Winder, Georgia. "These grilled chicken breasts topped with zippy cheese and salsa are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup salsa
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing image

Reserve a portion of the unused marinade for this grilled chicken salad to use in the avocado dressing. The result is a big salad with even bigger flavor!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.)
1/2 cup chopped avocados
10 cups tightly packed torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 7 ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mustard mixture; refrigerate for later use. Pour remaining mustard mixture over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate.
  • Meanwhile, blend avocados and 1/3 cup of the reserved mustard mixture in blender until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve with salad.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), brushing with remaining mustard mixture for the last few minutes.
  • Slice chicken. Cover platter with salad greens; top with chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle with avocado dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Chicken with Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Salsa image

A lite and refreshing summer dish to use up some of those garden tomatoes. Quick and tasty dish. I used heirloom because that is what we grow but any type of tomato could be used.

Provided by tcasa

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1 medium heirloom tomato, seeded and diced
½ small red onion, diced
1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Arrange chicken on the preheated grill and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the grill and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix avocado, tomato, and red onion for salsa together in a small bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice chicken and top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BARBECUE JACK CHICKEN



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Pepper Jack cheese from the deli and bottled barbecue sauce are all you need to dress up these simple grilled chicken breasts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 slices pepper Jack cheese
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half. Fill with cheese; secure with toothpicks., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with barbecue sauce. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

GRILLED CUMIN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Spice     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
Accompaniment: Avocado Salsa and corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Make salsa.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a large bowl sprinkle chicken with oil, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste and rub mixture into skin. Grill chicken on an oiled rack 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning once, until cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.
  • Serve chicken with salsa and chips.

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



Pepper Jack Chicken image

Delicious broiled or grilled chicken breast with rosemary, garlic and other spices, a slice of melted pepper-jack cheese and a thin slice of tomato. this is a very easy and quick meal to prepare. goes great with a fresh salad or some asparagus.

Provided by daverock802003

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 thawed boneless chicken breasts (the skin may be on or off depending on eater's preference)
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon dehydrated dried rosemary (basil and oregano make fine substitutes for rosemary)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
3 slices tomatoes (thin slices)

Steps:

  • Thaw and clean chicken, tenderize with a mallet or something.
  • preheat oven to 425; place foil in the bottom of a baking pan (this eliminates a lot of pan scrubbing afterwards) and put a rack on top of the foil. place entire pan into the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • sprinkle spices on chicken evenly and bake in oven for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes,.
  • prepare tomato and cheese topping. slice tomatoes in less than 1/4 inch slices.
  • after 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. turn on broiler.
  • place 1 slice of cheese per breast and centered, and 1 slice of tomato on top of the cheese and return to oven for broiling.
  • broil in oven for approximately 4 minutes or until cheese has slightly melted and tomato is slightly crispy on the edges. (trust me, it's delicious).
  • remove and enjoy.

CREAMY JACK GRILLED CHEESE WITH FRUIT-GLAZED AVOCADO



Creamy Jack Grilled Cheese with Fruit-Glazed Avocado image

Delicious, creamy Monterey Jack cheese melts smoothly over fresh, gently sweetened, cubed avocado on crispy grilled country bread.

Provided by Avocados from Mexico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Avocados from Mexico

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ripe avocado from Mexico, peeled, pitted and cubed
2 tablespoons mango jam
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced red onion
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter with canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 slices country white bread
4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Score the flesh on each half in a criss-cross pattern. Carefully scoop the cubes into a bowl with a spoon.
  • Place mango jam in a small bowl and microwave on high until warm and thinned, about 20 seconds.
  • Gently stir the jam into the avocado; blend in lemon juice, red onion, salt and pepper.
  • Mix the butter-canola blend and Dijon mustard together in another bowl; stir until smooth. Spread mixture evenly on one side of the bread. Turn slices over onto a cutting board.
  • Lay the cheese on the unbuttered sides of the bread. Divide the avocado mixture on top of the cheese and spread evenly. Gently top with slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half diagonally and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 793.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and fresh pepper jack cheese.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken breasts in a grill pan or in the oven.
  • To make the chicken breasts more juicy, marinate them in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before grilling.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken breasts over medium-high heat so that they cook evenly and don't dry out.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving so that the juices can redistribute.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken breasts with avocado and pepper jack cheese is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chicken breasts spicy or mild, with or without cheese, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled chicken breasts with avocado and pepper jack cheese a try.

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