Stuffed Avocado Chicken Rolls are the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and fresh! Think tender chicken wrapped around a creamy avocado filling, then baked to golden perfection. This dish is light, satisfying, and packed with flavor. 🥑🍗
🥑 Stuffed Avocado Chicken Rolls
🛒 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
For the avocado filling:
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- ¼ cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the coating:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound with a meat mallet until it’s an even thickness (about ½ inch thick).
- Make the Avocado Filling:
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with cream cheese (or Greek yogurt) until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Stuff the Chicken:
- Spoon a generous amount of the avocado filling onto each chicken breast.
- Carefully roll up each chicken breast, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Coat the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
- Bake the Chicken:
- Place the chicken rolls on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve:
- Remove the toothpicks if used. Serve the rolls with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and extra lime wedges on the side.
🍽️ Serve With:
- Cilantro-lime rice or quinoa
- Grilled vegetables or a light salad
- A dollop of sour cream or extra avocado slices on the side
These stuffed chicken rolls are creamy, crunchy, and packed with fresh flavors. Want to add a bit of heat with salsa or make them gluten-free with a different coating? Just let me know!
