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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set it aside in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
Add the lime juice to the mashed avocado to prevent browning and mix thoroughly.
Finely dice the red onion, chop the cilantro leaves, and remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing it finely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or chop them into smaller pieces if desired.
Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and cherry tomatoes to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Pour the guacamole mixture over the shredded chicken and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
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
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
