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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

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Creamy, herby chicken salad is stuffed into ripe avocado halves for a quick, healthy, and vibrant lunch. This recipe is easy to make, packed with fresh flavor, and perfect for meal prep or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thigh, shredded or diced (about 8 oz; rotisserie works great)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon or dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for brushing avocado halves)
  • Optional garnishes: microgreens, extra chopped herbs, sliced radishes, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta or goat cheese

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy and evenly coated.
  2. Add parsley, chives, basil, tarragon or dill (if using), celery, and green onions. Mix well.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice as needed.
  4. Slice avocados in half lengthwise and remove pits. Scoop out a bit of flesh from each half to make a larger well for the salad.
  5. Brush or squeeze lime juice over the cut surfaces of avocados to prevent browning.
  6. Stuff each avocado half generously with chicken salad. Top with optional garnishes as desired.
  7. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 15-30 minutes before serving. If making ahead, store salad and avocado halves separately and stuff just before serving.

Notes

Let chicken cool before mixing to avoid watery salad. Finely chop herbs for even flavor. Brush avocados with citrus juice to prevent browning. For vegetarian, substitute chickpeas or white beans for chicken. Salad tastes best after chilling for an hour. Overfilling avocados can make them messy; serve extra salad on the side.

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Keywords: green goddess, chicken salad, stuffed avocados, healthy lunch, gluten-free, meal prep, easy recipe, avocado boat, herby chicken salad

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