Description
“Enjoy this easy and healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado recipe! Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh flavors, it’s perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or keto-friendly meal. Ready in just 10 minutes!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, shredded cheese, nuts, or seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. Stir until well combined.
- Season the Mixture: Add lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Prepare the Avocados: Halve and pit the avocados. If needed, scoop out a small portion to create a larger cavity for the filling.
- Stuff the Avocados: Spoon the prepared chicken salad into the hollowed-out avocados, filling them generously.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, shredded cheese, or nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh and enjoy this healthy, satisfying dish.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Mediterranean Twist: Use feta cheese, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Asian-Inspired: Mix in soy sauce, sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free mayo or avocado-based dressing.
- Paleo-Friendly: Swap mayo for mashed avocado or coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad stuffed avocado, keto chicken salad, low-carb avocado recipe, healthy stuffed avocado, easy chicken salad recipe