Smoky Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
Description
In this recipe, cooked shredded chicken is seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then mixed with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and French's yellow mustard for a creamy dressing. Green onions, dried cherries, chopped pecans, and chives add texture, sweetness, crunch, and herbal brightness. The mixture is scooped into halved avocados from which the pits have been removed, turning the creamy avocado flesh into natural bowls for the smoky chicken salad.
The flavors combine smoky and savory spices with the tang of yogurt and mustard, while the cherries contribute bursts of sweetness contrasted by pecan crunch. It is best served immediately after assembling to keep avocados fresh and salad flavorful. This dish works well as a light lunch or starter, especially when served alongside greens and rolls.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2/3 cup yogurt preferably full fat or 2%, plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard French’s Classic brand
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons chives plus more for topping
- 2 avocado
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken (I love to use a rotisserie chicken for this!) to a large bowl and season with salt, pepper, cumin and paprika. Add the yogurt, mayo and mustard, tossing well to coat, then fold in the onions, cherries, pecans and chives. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- To serve, slice open an avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the chicken salad into the avocado and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately with a greens salad and slices rolls!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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