The Easiest Homemade Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe!

Dress up your chicken salad with this avocado chicken salad recipe! A no mayonnaise chicken salad that will knock your socks off on flavor! If you are an avocado fan this is one avocado recipe you will want to give a try for a quick and light lunch or weeknight meal.

I made these the other night, and they were outstanding. We use flour tortillas and use them as a wrap instead of a sandwich. It made for a quick and easy meal, and everyone was happy. With a few basic ingredients, you can whip this up in a hurry. I also love using leftover shredded chicken or grabbing a Rotisserie chicken for an even easier option!

Refreshing and Light Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Not only is this a delicious salad but it is also healthy. You have avocados, lean chicken, olive oil, and more. It makes for a quick meal but also refreshing and fuel for your body. With the new year approaching fast, many will be searching for a way to get in shape, become healthier, and this recipe is perfect!

You are able to whip up a healthy avocado chicken salad, that is affordable and easy to do. You could even use this to eat for dinner and then pack for lunch the next day. Trust me, it is outstanding in flavor, and it being good for you doesn’t hurt.

We love buying the low carb tortillas that have like 6 carbs per tortilla vs like 20 carbs for the original kind. It makes this dish even better. Or get a crisp factor going on with a lettuce roll-up instead.

How Do You Keep an Avocado From Turning Brown

That is where the lemon juice comes in to play. Not only does the lemon add flavor into your salad but it will also keep your avocado from turning into a dark brown mush. While it is fine if it changes color, it just makes it less appealing to the eyes.

What Goes Good With Avocado Chicken Salad

Serve up with a side of fruit, crisp veggies, side salad, or even something a bit heavier like potato salad, or salty chips. You really can’t go wrong with a salad like this.

My Top Chicken Recipes To Try

• Crockpot Taco Soup
• Buffalo Chicken Sliders
• Chicken Fajitas on The Grill

How To Make Avocado Chicken Salad

With a little dicing, chopping and mixing are all that is required for this simple chicken salad recipe. Then after you mix up your salad toss on some bread, a tortilla, lettuce wrap, or even a side of crackers and enjoy!

Ingredients for Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

1 Lb. Chicken Breasts Cooked and Shredded (You can also use a Rotisserie Chicken)
2 Ripe Avocados
½ Medium Red Onion, diced
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
½ tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ tsp. Paprika
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

Garnish with Cilantro & Tomatoes
Serve over Whole Wheat Bread, in a Low Carb Wrap or Lettuce Wrapped.

Directions For for Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

1. Start by shredding your chicken breasts and pitting your Avocados.
2. In a large bowl gently mash the Ripe Avocados until chunky.
3. Add in Chicken, Onion, Seasonings, Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice
4. Mix well without over stirring so that your Avocado is still a little chunky
5. Top with Cilantro, Tomatoes, Bacon or any of your favorite toppings!

Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

You don't want to miss out on this incredible Chicken Salad with Avocado!!

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Ingredients

• 1 Lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cooked and Shredded (You can also use a Rotisserie Chicken)
• 2 Ripe Avocados
• ½ Medium Red Onion, diced
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Pepper
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp. Paprika
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
• Cilantro (Optional for Garnish)
• Tomatoes (Optional for Garnish)

Instructions

1. Pre-Cook Chicken Breast in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees if using un-cooked chicken breast, or use Rotisserie Chicken
2. Shred your chicken breasts and pit your Avocados.
3. In a large bowl gently mash the Ripe Avocados until chunky.
4. Add in Chicken, Onion, Seasonings, Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice
5. Mix well without over stirring so that your Avocado is still a little chunky

Notes

Serve over Whole Wheat bread, low carb wrap or wrapped in lettuce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 386mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 8gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g

As you can see this recipe truly is simple and straightforward to make. Within a short amount of time, you have a savory and refreshing lunch or dinner ready to go. We love this recipe and try to have it at least a couple of times a month.

Have you ever tried an avocado chicken salad before?