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Cheesy Chicken Taco Stuffed Avocado
Quick, delicious and easy Cheesy Chicken Taco Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe is the perfect hearty low carb lunch or dinner that is bursting with cheesy chicken taco flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts cubed in 1" bites
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 avocado sliced in half and pit removed
To Garnish
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded (omit if sticking to paleo/whole 30 diet)
- ⅓ cup arugula
- ¼ cup Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
Instructions
Cheesy Chicken Tacos
- In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned - about 8 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft.
- When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well.
- Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat.
Cup of Yum
Chicken Taco Avocado
- Halve avocado and remove pit.
- Scoop 1/2 cup taco skillet mixture into each 1/2 avocado.
- Add arugula to the top, followed by cheese.
- If taking to work, wrap with foil and refrigerate until ready to microwave, then microwave for 45-55 seconds, until meat is warmed and cheese has melted.
- Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1438IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1438IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.