Southwest Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe

This southwest chicken salad stuffed avocado recipe is perfect for dinners or lunches! Use rotisserie chicken to quickly whip up this healthy meal.

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One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier and I didn’t start off that well. I ate a lot of nachos the first week or two but I’ve been eating better the last few weeks.

I’ve been eating more avocados – they are soooo good for you! For the longest time, I couldn’t stand avocados but I finally got over that and I want to eat them all of the time. I’ve also been eating more vegetables. I’ve come a long way in two weeks since my New Year’s nacho phase.

Luckily for me, Peapod has so many vegetables and I can have them all delivered right to my door! When I’m short on time and don’t want to wait in long lines at the store, I order groceries from Peapod.

Peapod is the longest operating and the country’s leading Internet grocer. It was founded in 1989 and has delivered more than 40 million grocery orders. That’s a lot of groceries.

I love ordering from my computer and have also used the Peapod mobile app. I ordered all of the groceries for this recipe the night before and was able to pick a delivery window the next day that was super convenient for me.

Also, I knew I was going to be short on time so I ordered cooked rotisserie chicken breasts. Shredding them took next to no time and we were able to eat dinner in minutes.

Southwest Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe

If you’re looking for something a little different for lunch or dinner, try this easy southwest chicken salad stuffed avocado recipe. It’s very easy to make and is perfect for those days when you’re short on time.

Start by making the southwest chicken salad. I used some rotisserie chicken breasts so I could save time by not having to cook the chicken. You could use any cooked chicken however, including canned chicken.

Combine all of the chicken salad ingredients in a medium bowl and pour the dressing on top. To make the cilantro poblano dressing, I combined those ingredients in a food processor and then added it to the bowl. It’s a thick dressing and recommend adding a little bit at a time. Some people like chicken salad with a lot of dressing and some don’t.

Then cut your avocados in half and remove the pit. Spoon the southwest chicken salad on top – don’t worry about it looking pretty. It’s going to be a little messy and that’s ok. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top and grab a fork. Eat the salad with the avocados and it’s the easiest meal you could possible make.

There will probably be a little southwest chicken salad left – you could use it to make a stuffed avocado on another day. Or, if you are a fan of lettuce wraps, you could swap out the avocado for some crisp lettuce. Bread is an option as well if that’s more to your liking.

Southwest Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe

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Preparation 10 min

Total Time 0:10

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 poblano pepper
• 1 large handful cilantro
• 7 ounces greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 avocados

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn and black beans.
2. In a food processor, combine the poblano pepper, cilantro, greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined, then add to bowl with chicken. Mix well.
3. Cut your avocados in half and remove the pit. Spoon the chicken salad on top of the avocados and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

by Jenny Bullistron

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes a large portion of chicken salad. Consider halving the recipe if want a smaller portion.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size	1 avocado half
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 3348kcal Calories from fat 1937
% Daily Value
Total Fat 215g	331%
Saturated Fat 39g	195%
Cholesterol 236mg	79%
Sodium 6616mg	276%
Carbohydrate 253g	84%
Dietary Fiber 125g	500%
Sugars 38g
Protein 147g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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