Let the back to school madness begin!

While I am glad to be back to a routine night time is always crazy when I get home from work. Hungry humans and pets, dance classes, the gym, and then getting ready at night to do it all over again the next day.  Ugh! I am tired just from typing that!

I made this for dinner tonight and it took me about 15 minutes to make and about 1 minute to eat 🙂  This is the perfect meal if you are in search of something quick, healthy, and delicious to eat during those busy school nights.

I think this would also make a great meal to entertain with. It looks so pretty!

I used my Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender to whip up the creamy cilantro lime dressing. This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools. It quickly chops up veggies or you can whip up a dressing in minutes.

 Ingredients for the Chicken

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 large avocado, sliced
  

Ingredients for the Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/2 jalapeño (optional)
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions for Chicken  

1. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium to high heat.
2. Add chicken to hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side depending on thickness of chicken.  Remove from skillet and set aside on a platter.
3. In the same skillet you used for the chicken add the sliced tomatoes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until the tomatoes start to brown and caramelize. Top chicken with tomato slices, avocado, and drizzle with creamy cilantro dressing.
4. Serve with cooked quinoa, couscous, sautéed veggies, or a salad.

Directions for Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

1. In a small food processor or blender puree the cilantro, jalapeño, lime, Greek yogurt, garlic, and vinegar. Add olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Store extra dressing in a jar in the fridge for salads during the week.

Enjoy!