Creamy Avocado Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Tender grilled chicken mingled with pasta coated in a silky avocado sauce, perfect for a fresh meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pasta

05 - 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine

→ Avocado Sauce

06 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
07 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Garnishes

14 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
15 - Lemon zest (optional)
16 - Red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
04 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and basil leaves. Blend until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large bowl, toss the hot drained pasta with the avocado sauce. Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust the sauce to a silky consistency.
06 - Fold in the sliced grilled chicken gently to combine with the pasta and sauce.
07 - Divide among plates and garnish with extra basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes without any cooking, which means less time hovering over the stove and more time enjoying your meal
  • It transforms simple ingredients into something restaurant worthy while packing in protein and healthy fats
  • The combination of warm pasta and cool, creamy sauce creates this incredible temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it sits, so add that pasta water gradually rather than all at once, and trust your eyes over the exact measurements
  • Avocado sauce does not reheat gracefully, so serve this immediately while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is at its silkiest
03 -
  • If your avocados are slightly underripe, add an extra tablespoon of yogurt and blend longer to achieve that silky consistency
  • The sauce tastes even better if you let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving, which allows the garlic to mellow and the flavors to marry
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