We’re eating this healthy chicken salad for lunch all summer long and I bet you will too! AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD skips the heavy dressing in favor of creamy, dreamy avocados! This recipe is quick, simple, and packs in so much flavor from the lime and cilantro.
I am a total sucker for an easy lunch.
You see, we homeschool, which means that my kids are here all day every day.
Which is nice and all, except for that it also means that I have to feed them. Three meals a day. Every day. Forever and ever amen. #sendhelp
I get burnt out on cooking, so through the week they’re on their own for breakfast and I keep lunch as simple as possible.
Enter this avocado chicken salad recipe!
It’s the perfect quick lunch, especially on a hot summer day.
We love how creamy the avocado gets, the vibrant color of the salad, and addition of lime and cilantro to brighten things up.
How to make this avocado chicken salad recipe:
You’re going to want to start with ripe avocados, which is probably the trickiest part of this recipe. 😉 Am I the only one that has trouble with avocados going from too hard to too soft in a matter of minutes?
Dice up your avocado and add it to a mixing bowl with some cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken is perfect for this!), red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and a little garlic powder.
I also add in a dollop of mayo to make this salad nice and creamy. You could also use Greek yogurt or sour cream, but that will change the nutrition info accordingly.
Stir everything together – no need to be gentle. As you stir, the avocado will break down a bit and start to coat the chicken. It makes this perfectly creamy!
How to serve low carb chicken salad:
You’ve got a couple of options here:
- Lettuce Wraps: The old faithful of the low carb world. 😉 I like romaine.
- Low Carb Tortillas: I’m partial to Mission brand for tacos and Ole Extreme for making wraps.
- Low Carb Crackers: Spoon a little chicken salad on a cracker and eat it like a dip.
- Your Fork: That’s right – just go at it with a fork. No shame, friends.
- Tomato: Hollow out the center of a tomato and fill it with this healthy chicken salad!
Plenty of options to fit any mood or diet.
I’ve been hesitant to include recipes featuring low carb tortillas on this site, because I know some people are pretty strict keto. I’m not, however, and regularly eat low carb tortillas now that they’re so widely available – Walmart carries them and most other large chains do as well.
Curious your thoughts – more recipes showing how to use low carb tortillas or not?
More easy low carb lunch recipes:
Deviled Egg Salad: We love this one in a lettuce wrap!
Corn Dog Muffins: My kids beg for these and there is zero corn!
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: Stir in some smoked sausage and it’s a meal!
Ranch Grilled Chicken: We always double this when we cook it for dinner so I can use the leftovers for lunch!
Loads more low carb lunch recipes here!
Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 medium avocados
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix well to break down the avocado.
- Serve immediately.
- To store, press plastic wrap tightly onto the surface of the salad to keep the avocado from browning. Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Joe says
This recipe misses being guacamole by one ingredient– jalapeno. You could have just as easily called it “Chicken Guacamole Wrap” (spicy optional). 🙂
Deby Clark says
Seems like you could simply use chunky guacamole instead of having to de with perking and chunking an avocado. Already has the lime juice and cilantro in it, then just add the red onion.
Terryann says
I like using canned white chicken. It’s so much easier. I like the texture better too. What are your thoughts?
Karly Campbell says
I’m not a fan of canned chicken just because of the taste and texture personally, but you can use it if you like. Add salt to taste, because canned chicken can often be a bit salty.
Peggy Thomsen says
This combination is delicious. I’m a yes on the tortilla issue. I use them whenever a bread craving strikes.
Angie Nelson says
This is really good!!! Next time I am going to add some finely diced jalapeños next time! Basically chicken guacamole!!!
Shawna says
I have not tried yet.
ML says
Great recipe. Variety of seasoning could be used depending on what you are craving! Used EVOO instead of butter. Rubbed both sides of breasts with seasoning. Turned 2x ehile cooking to ensure crispness all over. Breasts were large so cooked more like 50 mins.
Looking at mote of your recipes!
Thanks!
Sharon says
Amazing as lettuce wraps!
Stephanie Taylor says
Gotta try this! Love avocado, and now have Alpha-Gal, so no beef, pork & even dairy sets me off!!! Eating more chicken then usual & this gives me a different way to fix it!!!!
Jessica says
I’m a yes on low carb tortillas, thank you for the simple, fresh and delicious recipe!
Bobbie says
This looks so good, will be making this, thank you.
Jo says
Just made it! Amazing! Love it!
Karly Campbell says
So happy to hear that!
Debby Snyder says
What could you use in place of cilantro? I am not a fan of it at all.
Karly Campbell says
Leave it out or swap for parsley.
Jenny says
I can’t wait to try thid
Karly Campbell says
I hope you love it! 🙂
Roxanne Marshallsay says
Do you dice the avocado ? I’ll be putting it in a tortilla wrap . Thx
Karly Campbell says
Cut them as large as you want, depending on how much you want them to break down and mix in. The smaller you cut them, the less chunky they will be after mixing.