Avocado Butter Chicken Bake
Avocado Butter Chicken Bake
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large oven-safe skillet (or a separate pan) over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the diced avocado, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Be careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the seared chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Pour the avocado butter sauce evenly over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, creamy flavors!
⏱️ 5 min
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Avocado Butter Chicken Bake
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large oven-safe skillet (or a separate pan) over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the diced avocado, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Be careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the seared chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Pour the avocado butter sauce evenly over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, creamy flavors!
⏱️ 5 min