Guacamole Chicken Melts (Print)

Quick one-pan chicken cutlets topped with fresh guacamole and melted cheese. Perfect low-carb dinner option.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 - 1 tablespoon butter.
03 - 1 pound chicken cutlets.
04 - Salt and pepper.
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika.
06 - 1 cup pepper jack cheese.
07 - 1 avocado.
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
09 - 1/8 teaspoon salt.
10 - 1 plum tomato, diced.
11 - 2 tablespoons onion, diced.
12 - Cilantro (optional).

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter together in large skillet over medium-high until butter begins frothing.
02 - Season chicken cutlets thoroughly with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
03 - Place seasoned cutlets in hot pan in single layer, working in batches if needed.
04 - Cook cutlets undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on first side until golden.
05 - Flip cutlets and cook additional 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - While chicken cooks, mash avocado in bowl and mix with lemon juice and salt.
07 - Fold diced tomato, onion and optional cilantro into mashed avocado mixture.
08 - Turn heat to low or off once chicken is cooked through.
09 - Top each cutlet with portion of prepared guacamole.
10 - Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over guacamole layer.
11 - Cover pan with lid and let stand 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
12 - Serve immediately while cheese is hot and melty.

# Notes:

01 - One pan meal.
02 - Low carb option.
03 - Quick preparation.
04 - Fresh ingredients.

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