How to Make California Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

California Chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken breast with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients. This recipe is inspired by the vibrant and diverse cuisine of the West Coast, and incorporates the bright and bold flavors that are characteristic of California cuisine. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a dish to impress your dinner guests, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 10 slices
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Warm oil in a skillet and add chicken. Season with onion powder. Cook until chicken is browned and just about done, 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place chicken on a cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese.
  • Place in the preheated oven until cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    541 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 373mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 451mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 902mg