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by Danielle on Feb 20, 2015 (updated Feb 10, 2021) 38 comments »

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5 from 4 ratings

This avocado chicken salad is perfect for avocado lovers! Serve this on a wholewheatbun or wrap for a lighter option.

Every time Josh and I go grocery shopping, we always pick up avocados. We usually make this guacamole at least once a week and then use any avocados we have left over on sandwiches. But lately, I’ve kind of developed this obsession with adding avocados to everything. There are worse obsessions to have though… right?

I tend to be a creature of habit, so my usual homemade chicken salad has sweeter ingredients like chopped apples, grapes, or cranberries. But then there are times that I like to live on the edge and change things up a bit — like add avocados to my chicken salad.

Crazy, I know.

If you already have some precooked chicken, this healthy chicken salad is a breeze to make.Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

This healthy chicken salad comes together with minimal ingredients and can be whipped up at a moment’s notice. Here’s what you’ll need to make this homemade chicken salad recipe:

Avocado:For the best flavor and texture, use a ripe avocado.If it’s green under the stem, then it’s ripe. The avocado shouldn’t be mushy, but it should give just a little when you press into it.
Cooked chicken:Feel free to use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make things even easier.
Mayonnaise:You need just a few tablespoons to create an ultra creamy and flavorful chicken salad.
Lime juice:Freshly squeezed lime juice is best. Roll your lime on the counter before cutting it to get more juice out of it.
Garlic powder:Just 1/4 teaspoon is all that’s needed to add a little flavor to this dish.
Salt and pepper:Add salt and pepper to taste.

How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad

This is such an easy chicken salad recipe! Just add all the ingredients to a bowl, stir, and season to taste. I prefer to mix everything together very well. The more you mix, the creamier the avocado will be in this chicken salad.

FAQ’s

How to Cook Chicken for Chicken Salad

I always make my chicken a little ahead of time and season it with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder, cook it in a skillet, then chop it up. It’s simple, but perfect in this recipe. I’m sure some chopped rotisserie chicken would work well too.

How Long Is It Good for?

This avocado chicken salad will last up to 3 days if stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Note that the avocado will oxidize (turn brown) over time. That’s normal and won’t affect the flavor.

Can You Freeze It?

Normally, yes. However, since this healthier chicken salad is made with avocado I don’t recommend freezing it.

Cooking Tips

If you prefer a creamier chicken salad, just be sure to mix everything together very well. The more you mix, the creamier the avocado will be in this recipe.
I love to serve this on croissants,butwhole wheat buns or wraps work well too.
You can use chopped or shredded chicken to make this creamy chicken salad. Use whichever you prefer!

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Avocado Chicken Salad

5 from 4 ratings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

This avocado chicken salad is perfect for avocado lovers! Serve this on a whole wheat bun or wrap for a lighter option.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4 servings

2 cups chicken , cooked and chopped
1 large avocado
3 tablespoons mayo (use more as needed)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the chicken, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cut the avocado in half and dice into small pieces. Scoop the avocado out into the bowl and stir all of the ingredients together until it has reached your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I prefer to mix everything together very well. The more you mix, the creamier the avocado will be in this chicken salad.

To cook the chicken:I always make my chicken a little ahead of time and season it with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder, cook it in a skillet, then chop it up. I'm sure some chopped rotisserie chicken would work well too.

To store:This avocado chicken salad will last up to 3 days if stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Note that the avocado will oxidize (turn brown) over time. That's normal and won't affect the flavor.

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Author: Danielle

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originally published on Feb 20, 2015 (last updated Feb 10, 2021)

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38 comments on “Avocado Chicken Salad”

Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven —February 20, 2015 @ 8:16 am Reply
This is my kinda chicken salad! I LOVE putting avocado on top of my chicken salad sandwich, so why haven’t I thought to actually put it IN the salad?! Genius. Love love this, Danielle!
- Danielle —February 20, 2015 @ 7:52 pm Reply
  Thanks, Sarah! You can never go wrong with adding avocados to any sandwich 😉
marcie —February 20, 2015 @ 10:27 am Reply
Great idea adding avocado to chicken salad, Danielle! I love this, and can’t wait to try it! 🙂
- Danielle —February 20, 2015 @ 7:53 pm Reply
  Thanks, Marcie! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely —February 20, 2015 @ 12:51 pm Reply
I am such an avocado girl. I love adding avocado to all the things! And shockingly, I’ve never made an avocado chicken salad. Going to have to change that right away! This sounds delicious!
- Danielle —February 20, 2015 @ 7:53 pm Reply
  I think avocados just make everything better! Thanks Natalie!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert —February 20, 2015 @ 1:05 pm Reply
I would have never thought to put avocado in a chicken salad. It sounds incredible though. I love avocado! Pinning.
- Danielle —February 20, 2015 @ 7:54 pm Reply
  Thank you, Jen! Thanks for pinning too 🙂
Kaylin@Enticinghealthyeating —February 20, 2015 @ 3:07 pm Reply
I would even try this chicken salad with the typical apples and/or grapes added in taken from your average chicken salad. I think it’d be good!
- Danielle —February 20, 2015 @ 7:55 pm Reply
  Love that idea! May have to try that next time!
- Ir a —January 2, 2016 @ 10:46 am Reply
  One of my 2016 New Year’s resolution is to be more adventuresome in the kitchen. I’m adding apples……..I’m going in! ( Thanks for the inspiration. )
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  - Danielle —January 4, 2016 @ 7:20 pm Reply
    Hope you enjoy the chicken salad recipe 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout —February 20, 2015 @ 8:57 pm Reply
Who ISN’T an avocado lover?! This looks great! Such a unique lunch idea 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter —February 21, 2015 @ 4:59 am Reply
We are such avocado lovers and always have them on hand. Love that you added them to chicken salad, it looks amazing!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen —February 22, 2015 @ 10:01 am Reply
Love this idea. I’m not a big mayo person, so adding the avocados is a genius way to make a creamy chicken salad!! YUM!
- Danielle —February 23, 2015 @ 8:28 pm Reply
  Same here, Liz! Thanks so much!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! —February 22, 2015 @ 10:44 pm Reply
I’m totally addicted to avocado and my mouth is watering for some of this chicken salad! MMM!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen —February 23, 2015 @ 6:51 am Reply
Oh wow- this looks like the best lunch. And on a croissant? That is brilliant. Yes please!
- Danielle —February 23, 2015 @ 8:29 pm Reply
  You can never go wrong serving chicken salad on a croissant! Thanks, Sherri 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice —February 23, 2015 @ 10:27 am Reply
I’m such a sucker for avocados, too! And I love this idea of adding it to chicken salad! Such a perfect lunch or dinner, especially on a croissant roll. Pinned and can’t wait to try out!
- Danielle —February 23, 2015 @ 8:29 pm Reply
  Thanks, Gayle! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
mira —February 23, 2015 @ 6:44 pm Reply
This definitely looks like my kind of chicken salad! We always have some avocados at home, so I’ll definitely try it! Pinned 🙂
- Danielle —February 23, 2015 @ 8:30 pm Reply
  Hope you enjoy it, Mira! Thanks for the pin too 🙂
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic —February 23, 2015 @ 9:23 pm Reply
Hello avocado chicken sandwich. I am such an avocado and chicken lover and combined together on a sandwich, they are pure perfection.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron —February 23, 2015 @ 10:18 pm Reply
This looks absolutely amazing! I don’t normally eat chicken salad sandwiches, but I would totally devour this one!
Michelle { A Latte Food } —February 24, 2015 @ 12:55 am Reply
Yes to avocados on everything! I’ve never thought about adding avocado to chicken salad (brilliant, by the way)! I will definitely be trying this! 🙂
- Danielle —February 24, 2015 @ 7:30 pm Reply
  Thanks, Michelle! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Annie @ ciaochowbambina —February 24, 2015 @ 9:46 am Reply
So happy you lived on the edge and brought us this delicious chicken salad recipe! I haven’t made it in so long. I love the idea of the added avocado on croissants! Yummm!
Annie @Maebells —February 24, 2015 @ 11:41 am Reply
Yum!! I am obsessed with avocados too! Do you make avocado toast?! I do like every morning and it is my favorite!
- Danielle —February 24, 2015 @ 7:31 pm Reply
  I haven’t tried it before, but that’s genius! I’m so trying that for breakfast, thanks Annie!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt —February 24, 2015 @ 3:35 pm Reply
We love avocados at our house but usually just make guacamole every time, too! Looks like I’ll be getting more creative and trying this out – SUCH an easy lunch idea! Pinning 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen —February 24, 2015 @ 4:06 pm Reply
I love adding avocado to foods to make them creamy! This chicken salad looks amazing!
- Danielle —February 24, 2015 @ 7:32 pm Reply
  Same here, Christin! I love how creamy avocado can be in dishes.
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen —February 25, 2015 @ 12:05 am Reply
What a delicious take on chicken salad! I LOVE avocados and could eat them everyday. Now I think I’ve got to cook some chicken just so I can use the leftovers to make this sandwich!
Mir —February 26, 2015 @ 8:33 am Reply
Wow, that looks really good! I never thought of doing this! Heckuva lot healthier than mayo!
Izzy —February 26, 2015 @ 2:16 pm Reply
Want to hear something crazy? My husband claims he doesn’t like avocados!! I just can’t believe it! At least the silver lining is that I get to eat all the guacamole 🙂 I bet that avocado in chicken salad would be so good!! And I love how green they are!
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Saadya —March 10, 2020 @ 10:47 am Reply
Try adding cilantro to the salad.