Chicken Dishes

Avocado Chicken Melt

Serves 4
Prep Time 15 min
Cooking Time 15 min
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Avocados are used in many Southwestern recipes. It's very easy to make and it tastes so good. You can sprinkle chicken with sliced green onions and serve with sliced cucumber, if desired.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 firm ripe avocado, peeled and sliced thin, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 wheat bread slices, toasted
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper

Directions

Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plasticwrap and pound to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
In resealable plastic bag, combine cornmeal and garlic salt. Add chicken; close bag and toss tocoat well. In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil. Cook chicken in hot oil for 2 minutes per side oruntil lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan and place in shallow baking pan.
Place half of avocado slices over chicken and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese. Bake at 350degrees F for 15 minutes or until chicken is done and cheese is melted.
Place each chicken breast on a slice of toast. Top with remaining avocado slices. In small bowl, combine yogurt and pepper; serve with chicken.

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