Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
Description
Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados brings together shredded chicken blended with yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and red onion to create a tangy and creamy filling. Adding fresh parsley brightens the flavor, while the diced avocado pieces mixed in add richness. The mixture is spooned into hollowed avocado halves, making each portion a self-contained serving that pairs protein and healthy fats in every bite.
The salad offers tender textures from the shredded chicken, the creaminess of yogurt and avocado, and a mild crunch from the onion. The Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a subtle sharpness and freshness without overpowering the other ingredients. Red pepper flakes can be added for spice if desired.
Serve immediately to enjoy the ripe avocados at their best texture. This filling also works well as a sandwich spread or dip. Adding ingredients like chopped carrots or cucumbers can add crunch, and variations with different herbs or sweet dried fruits can tailor the salad's flavor.
The notes recommend using rotisserie chicken for convenience and selecting avocados that give slightly under gentle pressure for optimal ripeness. Various seasonings and add-ins can customize the recipe, and nutritional estimates may vary by ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups chicken shredded rotisserie
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 Large avocado pitted
- ⅓ Cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp parsley plus more for garnish, chopped
- red pepper flakes optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Scoop out some of the avocados to make space for the filling. Dice the scooped avocado and place it into a bowl.
- Add in the shredded chicken, onion, greek yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, and Dijon. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Divide the chicken salad among your avocado halves and garnish with parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook and shred chicken breast yourself.
- Choose ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure for smooth texture.
- Incorporate crunchy vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, or cabbage for added texture.
- Fold in chickpeas to increase fiber and make the salad more filling.
- This salad doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread or dip option.
- Add red pepper flakes or pickled jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- Herbs such as dill, tarragon, chives, or cilantro can replace parsley for variety.
- Sweet additions like chopped apples, grapes, cranberries, or raisins offer a contrasting flavor.
- Experiment with seasonings such as steak seasoning, Everything Bagel, lemon pepper, curry, or Cajun spices.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and varies depending on the products used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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