Description
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad made with tender chicken, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a light Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for meal prep and a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil and cook chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and let cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice avocados and lightly mash half in a large bowl.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken, red onion, celery, and cilantro.
- Fold gently to combine while keeping avocado slightly chunky.
- Chill for 20-30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add extra lime juice to prevent browning if making ahead.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Serve in lettuce wraps for a low carb option.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg