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Chicken Brunch Lunch 30 Minutes or Less
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Avocado Chicken Salad

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By: Joanna Cismaru •7/20/23 15 Comments

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This Avocado Chicken Salad is loaded with so much flavor and made with healthy ingredients! It’s delicious, satisfying and perfect for a light lunch, brunch or dinner!

Avocado Chicken Salad sandwiches with dark bread
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Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

This here my friends, is real chicken salad artistry! This is the best chicken salad sandwich you will EVER eat. Not that I’m biased or anything, but you must try this. It’s healthy, it’s satisfying and it’s perfect for sandwiches or just on its own.

Over the years I’ve given you many recipes, way over a thousand actually. But I always have my favorites. Favorites that I make over and over again and this salad is one of those favorites. I love it because it’s quick, and it’s loaded with so many good ingredients, that it just makes me feel good when I eat it. I really hope you give it a try and let me know how you like it.

Ingredients Needed For Avocado Chicken Salad

Here’s what you’ll need for this great salad (don’t forget to scroll down for the complete printable recipe):

  • Chicken – I usually buy a rotisserie chicken and shred the breast meat from it. If you like dark meat feel free to use the thighs.
  • Roasted red pepper – this gives so much flavor to this salad, a must for sure.
  • Cheese – I love to use a good sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Veggies – you’ll need green onions, red onion, celery, and bell peppers. Load it up with lots of veggies.
  • Avocados – the other star ingredient in this recipe.
  • Pecans – these could be optional but I love the crunch they give the salad.
  • Greek yogurt – you could use mayo but if you want this salad a bit healthier, use the yogurt.
  • Salt & pepper – add as much or as little as you like to season to your taste.
  • Lime juice – freshly squeezed.
Avocado Chicken Salad ingredients all chopped in a bowl

How To Make Avocado Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is such an easy lunch to make. The secret to cooking fast is prepping all your ingredients first and that’s key to this recipe, because once that’s done, you’ll be ready in a minute. Here’s what you need to do:

In a large bowl roughly mash the avocados, then add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well. That’s all there is to it!

How To Serve This Chicken Salad

This avocado chicken salad is really versatile which makes it so great. I personally love to serve it in sandwiches or lettuce wraps. The lime juice in it will keep it fresh, vibrant and delicious. Here are some other great ways to serve it:

  • Chicken melt. Butter two slices of bread and spread chicken salad over the unbuttered side of the bread. Add more cheese if you wish then cook it in a skillet as you would a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Chicken salad quesadillas.
  • On its own as a main course, perhaps with a side of fruit such as grapes.

How To Store Leftover Avocado Chicken Salad

Transfer the salad to an airtight container, and place plastic wrap directly over the surface of the salad to prevent the avocados from turning brown. Refrigerate for up to a couple days.

Avocado Chicken Salad sandwich with dark bread on a plate
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Avocado Chicken Salad

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Total 20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 avocados (mashed)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cut small, from a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ cup pecans (chopped)
  • ½ cup parsley (chopped)
  • ¼ cup red onion (chopped small)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt

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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl roughly mash the avocados, then add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • To the same bowl add the rest of the ingredients and toss well.

Notes

  1. Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken to save time. You could also cook your own chicken breast.
  2. Leftovers: Transfer the salad to an airtight container, and place plastic wrap directly over the surface of the salad to prevent the avocados from turning brown. Refrigerate for up to a couple days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 488kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 36g (55%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 76mg (25%)Sodium: 498mg (22%)Potassium: 912mg (26%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1239IU (25%)Vitamin C: 40mg (48%)Calcium: 248mg (25%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Vicki
Vicki
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Your recipes look great! Can’t wait to get cooking…

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Leslie
Leslie
Posted: 7 years ago

Aww, poor baby! I hope she’s doing better! I’ve never thought of putting avocado on my chicken salad sandwich! You’ve just blew my mind…now I want chicken salad.

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Stacey
Stacey
Posted: 8 years ago

Jo, your dog is so precious! I have some tips that might help her. I have a 12 year old dog & she is doing great. I put chicken broth or beef broth over her dogfood, add some olive oil too. I also make special people food for her, like blueberry pancakes from scratch with tons of frozen blueberries in them, I saute cabbage & kale in olive oil & add brown rice to it. Also make broccoli with coconut oil. She just had a vet visit last week & my vet says she will most likely live to be at least 15 years. I hope this helps your dog. Most dogfood doesn’t have any fatty acids or enough nutrients; especially for senior dogs. just wanted to share some things I’ve learned about my dogs.

This chicken salad looks delicious! can’t wait to try it!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

Hi Stacey!
Thank you sooo much. Yeah this post was written a while ago, she is much better now, she had protein in her urine, kidney problems, but she’s been on tons of medication and is now doing great. Of course, she’s also on a special diet and we cook all of her food too, we had to buy a special book with low protein dog food! I like the idea of the blueberry pancakes, I’m sure she’d love them! Thank you so much for your tips, will have to give them all a try. 🙂

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Patrice
Patrice
Posted: 8 years ago

This looks delicious and your pictures are great! Can’t wait to try it. Need to go to the store, as I don’t have all the ingredients. Your beagle is darling. I have a girl beagle also named Bo. She has health issues, and it is so upsetting. She is nine years old and we want her around forever. They are the best dogs, so sweet, kind and always happy!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

Sorry to hear about Bo, we do hope they live forever, don’t we, at least as long as we live. 🙂

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Thalia @ butter and brioche
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Posted: 8 years ago

5 stars
Now THIS is a sandwich! All that filling looks so incredibly delicious.. and the height of it is just WOW Jo!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

Well they are loaded, lol. If you don’t load them up so much you could probably get around 6 sandwiches out of this recipe.

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sylvie
sylvie
Posted: 8 years ago

What class! Nice colors combination : )

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Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker
Posted: 8 years ago

This looks like the BEST chicken salad sandwich I’ve ever seen! My 13 year old dog is my baby so I totally understand the senior dog situation. She is completely blind but otherwise healthy. So sad (and sometimes funny) to hear her bump around the house! I’m so happy to hear your pup is doing better!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

Thanks Senika! 🙂

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Frances W
Frances W
Posted: 8 years ago

This looks like a beautiful meal. Could make a great salad without the bread. But looks great anyway you eat it.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

You’re right, you could eat it as a salad on its own, especially if you want to cut carbs. Up to you!

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kathryn shook
kathryn shook
Posted: 8 years ago

Looks yummy- plan to make it this week- hope the pup gets to feeling better soon

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 8 years ago

Thanks Kathryn, she’s fine now, back to her normal self.

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