Chicken Avocado Pasta

Chicken Avocado Pasta

2fat
1protein
1starch
1dairy
1vegetable
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Think avocado is only for toast? Think outside the box with this recipe that uses avocado as the main ingredient in the sauce for this flavorful pasta dish!

icon1 meal
icon45 minutes
Dinner
Diverticulosis
Ingredients
1 serving
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  • boneless, skinless chicken breast
    4 ounce
  • Cooked pasta
    1/2 cup
  • Avocado, pitted
    1/4 avocado
  • Garlic, smashed
    2 clove
  • Cilantro, roughly chopped
    1/4 cup
  • Lime, juiced
    1/2 lime
  • Olive oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Mushrooms, chopped
    1/4 cup
  • Bell peppers, sliced
    1 cup
  • Medium onion, chopped
    1 onion
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
    1 ounce
Directions
  • 1
    Bake chicken at 350° F in oven 30 mins or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165° F.
  • 2
    Cook your pasta according to the package.
  • 3
    While the pasta and chicken are cooking, add the avocado, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil to a blender and blend well.
  • 4
    In non-stick sauté pan, sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
  • 5
    When the pasta is cooked, save 2 tablespoons of pasta water and drain the rest.
  • 6
    Toss the pasta with the avocado sauce, thinning with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7
    Top with chicken, vegetables, cilantro, and shredded mozzarella cheese.