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Smoky Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados.

A creamy, smoky chicken salad mixed with nuts and dried fruit, served in ripe avocado halves for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt preferably full-fat or 2%
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons French's Classic Yellow Mustard
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons chives plus more for topping, chopped
  • 2 avocados

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin; toss to evenly season.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and mustard to the seasoned chicken and stir until the chicken is well coated and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Fold in the sliced green onions, chopped pecans, dried cherries, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives until evenly distributed; taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Halve the avocados lengthwise and remove the pits; if desired, scoop a little extra avocado flesh to make a larger cavity for the filling.
  5. Spoon the chicken salad into each avocado half, dividing it evenly, and sprinkle with additional chopped chives to finish.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste after mixing.
  • Toast pecans briefly for extra flavor.
  • Serve immediately to prevent avocado browning.