Low-Calorie Main Dish Low-Calorie Meat Low-Calorie Chicken Quick Low-Calorie Chicken Guacamole Chicken 5.0 (6) 5 Reviews This sautéed chicken breast recipe topped with melty cheese and creamy guacamole is your ticket to a superfast and satisfying family dinner. Round out this healthy meal with Spanish rice (or cauliflower rice to keep it grain-free). By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 23, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This dish combines sautéed chicken, creamy guacamole and melty cheese for a satisfying meal.Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a solid source of lean protein.Top this dish with cilantro for extra freshness and a hint of spice. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 medium avocado 2 teaspoons chopped pimientos 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 pinch of salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided 1 pinch of ground pepper plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions Place avocado in a medium bowl; mash with a fork until smooth with some chunks remaining. Stir in pimientos, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Set aside. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese; cover and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and top with the guacamole. Garnish with cilantro. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 263 Calories 16g Fat 5g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 4 oz. chicken & 2/3 cup guacamole Calories 263 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 1g Protein 26g 51% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Vitamin A 233IU 5% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Folate 46mcg 11% Sodium 428mg 19% Calcium 73mg 6% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 39mg 9% Potassium 454mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.