Guacamole Chicken Melts

Guacamole chicken melts are an easy, low-carb skillet dinner made with quick-cooking chicken cutlets, creamy guacamole, and melty pepper Jack cheese.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 378kcal

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 pound chicken cutlets or chicken breasts sliced in half or pounded thin.
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese shredded; or replace with Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheeses
cilantro, optional garnish

If preparing fresh guacamole, mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted and begins to froth.
Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with paprika.
Place cutlets in a single layer in the skillet, working in batches if necessary.
Cook chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes without disturbing. Flip to the other side and cook for 3-4 minutes more or cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
When chicken is cooked through, turn heat off or to low. Top each piece of chicken with a portion of the guacamole and sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover skillet with a lid until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Enjoy immediately.

Guacamole chicken is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, remove the topping and store the chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.