Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado 🥑🍗
Are you looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner? Look no further than this Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado recipe! It’s the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, all nestled in a ripe avocado half. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a great option for those seeking a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken 🍗
- 1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
- 1/4 cup diced celery 🥬
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley 🌿
- 3/4 cup mayo 🥄
- 1/4 cup sour cream 🥣
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice 🍋
- Salt 🧂
- Fresh cracked black pepper 🌶️
Stuffed Avocado:
- 5 ripe avocados (can use 4-6 avocados with more or less stuffing) 🥑
- 1 lime – juice only 🍈
- Salt 🧂
- Paprika 🌶️
- Chili powder 🌶️
Instructions
Note: The chicken salad recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups, enough to fill approximately 8-12 stuffed avocados, depending on how much stuffing is used per half. You can also prepare the chicken salad ahead of time and use it as needed for individual avocados.
1️⃣ Chicken Salad:
- Begin by taking apart the rotisserie chicken, ensuring you pick out all the meat. 🍗
- Dice the chicken meat and place it in a large mixing bowl. 🥣
- Add the diced red onion, diced celery, minced parsley, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. 🥄
2️⃣ Stuffed Avocados:
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Use a large spoon to gently separate the skin from the avocado flesh, taking care to keep the avocado halves intact. 🥑
- Make a thin slice at the rounded bottom of each avocado half to help them stand upright without rolling over. 🔪
- Rub each avocado half with lime juice on all sides and season them with salt. Sprinkle just a pinch of paprika and chili powder onto the avocado. 🍈🧂🌶️
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of the prepared chicken salad into each avocado half. Serve immediately and enjoy! 🍴
Quick and Easy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 220 Kcal per serving
Servings: 8-12 stuffed avocado halves
This Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado is a fantastic option when you want something flavorful, healthy, and quick. Perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining guests, or even meal prep, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Enjoy your nutritious and satisfying meal!
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Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado 🥑🍗
- Total Time: 20min
- Yield: 8-12 1x
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
1 whole rotisserie chicken 🍗
1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
1/4 cup diced celery 🥬
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley 🌿
3/4 cup mayo 🥄
1/4 cup sour cream 🥣
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice 🍋
Salt 🧂
Fresh cracked black pepper 🌶️
Stuffed Avocado:
5 ripe avocados (can use 4–6 avocados with more or less stuffing) 🥑
1 lime – juice only 🍈
Salt 🧂
Paprika 🌶️
Chili powder 🌶️
Instructions
Note: Chicken salad recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups. This recipe can make about 8-12 stuffed avocados, depending on how much stuffing is used on each half. Chicken salad can also be made ahead of time and used as needed for individual avocados.
1️⃣ Chicken Salad:
Take rotisserie chicken apart, picking out all the meat. 🍗
Dice chicken meat and add it to a large mixing bowl. 🥣
Add diced red onion, diced celery, parsley, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix very well until all ingredients are incorporated throughout. 🥄
2️⃣ Stuffed Avocados:
Cut avocados in half and take out the pits. Use a large spoon to gently separate the skin from the avocado flesh. Carefully spoon the avocado meat out, leaving it intact. 🥑
Make a thin slice at the rounded bottom of each avocado half to help it stand without rolling over. 🔪
Rub each avocado half with lime juice on all sides and season it with salt all around. Sprinkle just a pinch of paprika and chili powder onto the avocado. 🍈🧂🌶️
Spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken salad into the avocado halves and serve. 🍴
- Prep Time: 20min
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal