Creamy Chicken-Stuffed Baked Avocados
A quick and easy recipe featuring creamy chicken filling baked inside ripe avocado halves, perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe but firm avocados
- 1½ cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (can substitute dairy-free coconut yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes or smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the avocados lengthwise and twist to separate the halves. Remove the pits carefully.
- Scoop out some avocado flesh, leaving about a ¼-inch border inside the skin to maintain shape. Reserve the scooped avocado for the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Add reserved avocado flesh and mash slightly to blend but keep some texture.
- Fill each avocado half generously with the creamy chicken mixture, pressing lightly to pack it in.
- Optionally, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake the stuffed avocados for 15-18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and avocado edges are soft but not mushy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes to set the filling.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent collapse during baking. Reduce baking time if avocados are very ripe. Filling can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese. Lightly grease or line baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Optionally add toasted panko or crushed nuts on top for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado ha
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 22
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