Chicken Avocado Boats

Name: Chicken Avocado Boats
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1½ teaspoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 4⅔ tablespoons paprika; 4 avocados, halved; 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese; sour cream, to taste

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If you're craving the flavors of your favorite burrito bowl but looking to cut back on carbs, chicken and avocado boats are your answer! In this easy recipe, chicken breasts are seasoned with cumin, garlic, chile powder, and lime juice, then quickly sautéed and paired with creamy avocado. Top everything off with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream for a dish that's perfect for a filling lunch or an easy appetizer. Try switching up the toppings too: use ground pork instead of chicken, or sprinkle with cotjia cheese, cilantro or green onions! Don't forget the hot sauce.

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Mealthy Tip

Make these adorable boats vegetarian by substituting cubed sweet potato or tofu for the chicken, and sautéeing in a skillet until browned and tender. You could also try a poached egg in place of the chicken for a Mexican-inspired breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 271 calories; 21g fat; 8.9g carbohydrates; 15g protein; 42mg cholesterol; 134mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271		Calories from Fat188
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g		32%
	Saturated Fat5g	27%
	Trans Fat0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat2.4g
	Monounsaturated Fat11.1g
Cholesterol 42mg		14%
Sodium 134mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 8.9g		3%
	Dietary Fiber6g	24%
	Sugars0.8g
Protein 15g

Vitamin A46%		Vitamin C11%
Calcium10%		Iron10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Mexican American Fusion Quick And Easy One Pot Or Pan Ready In 30 Dinner Casual Party Happy Hour Game Day Weeknight Gluten-free Low-carb Avocado Chicken Chicken Breast

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Tiana D. says:

I am tickled by how clever this recipe is. I never considered putting meat inside a whole avocado, but it's a great idea. I am on a primal diet and have a hard time finding something to partner my meat with and this is such a great idea. I threw bacon inside of mine too because... bacon!

Jen the Mighty says:

Where have these been all of my life??? I'm one of those millenials who will never be able to afford a house because I spend all of my money on avocados. I don't see that changing any time soon, especially now that I can make these crazy good avocado boats! YUM.

Laura Griffin says:

I made these for a casual get together at my house and they were a huge hit! They're really delicious, and healthy at the same time. I love the seasonings used for the chicken, especially the cumin and lime juice. This is definitely one of my favorite, new dishes to make.

Greg Jones says:

These chicken avocado boats were delicious. I used shredded chicken instead of cubed, and it turned out really good. It was full of spice and flavor, and accented the creamy avocado nicely.

Rachel Douglas says:

I thought this was a cool idea but instead of stuffing the avocado with cubed chicken, I used shredded chicken. This is one of my favorite lunch recipes. I also skipped the cheese, trying to stay dairy free!