Guacamole Chicken Salad
Transform your lunch routine with this vibrant and creamy Guacamole Chicken Salad, a quick and healthy recipe that’s bursting with flavor! Made with tender shredded chicken breast and rich, velvety avocados, this salad is elevated with zesty lime juice, crisp red onion, fresh cilantro, and a spicy kick of diced jalapeño. Juicy cherry tomatoes add a pop of color, while a hint of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper ties everything together. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a protein-packed main course, tuck it into wraps, spoon it over greens, or scoop it up with tortilla chips for an unforgettable meal. Healthy, satisfying, and gluten-free, this Guacamole Chicken Salad is a must-try for avocado lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 piece jalapeño
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set it aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
Step 3
Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
Step 4
Add the lime juice to the mashed avocado to prevent browning and mix thoroughly.
Step 5
Finely dice the red onion, chop the cilantro leaves, and remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing it finely.
Step 6
Halve the cherry tomatoes or chop them into smaller pieces if desired.
Step 7
Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and cherry tomatoes to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
Step 8
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Step 9
Pour the guacamole mixture over the shredded chicken and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a main dish, in wraps, over a bed of greens, or with tortilla chips. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (949.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1153.2 |
| Total Fat 57.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 286.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1505.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 120.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 146.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2152.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories