Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Servings: 4 stuffed avocado halves

Ingredients

For the Chicken Salad

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely diced

• ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter swap)

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced

• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembly & Garnish

• 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted

• 1 tbsp extra fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• 1 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs or crushed tortilla chips (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

1. Mix the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

2. Combine the Salad: Add the shredded chicken, minced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.

3. Prepare the Avocados: Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. If the central cavity is small, gently scoop out a spoonful of avocado flesh to create a larger well for the filling (you can dice this extra avocado and stir it right into the chicken salad).

4. Stuff and Serve: Spoon generous amounts of the chicken salad mixture into each avocado half. Garnish the tops with extra fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs or crushed chips for added texture. Serve immediately.