I am lucky, my hubby works close enough that at least a couple times a week he is able to come home for lunch. I love coming up with new and delicious meals for us like this AMAZING one! BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados! This right here just may be my new favorite lunch or light dinner! I have an obsession with anything avocado so right there I am in but then go ahead and add a chicken salad thats all topped with crisp bacon… DROOL!!!
Avocados are packed with the good kind of fat that your body needs, 20 vitamins & minerals and acts as a nutrient booster. SO basically- eat avocados, they rock! They are very mild in flavor and wonderfully creamy. The chicken salad is simple; roasted chicken, celery, red onion, tomato and a little mayo. Crisp, delicious bacon is scattered all over and really is pretty darn perfect. Don’t worry I didn’t forget about the “L” in BLT… all this goodness is laying on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce.
- 2 split chicken breasts {bone in, skin on- about 1½ lbs total}
- 1 celery stalk, small dice
- 1 tomato, small dice
- 1-2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
- approx. ¼ cup light mayo
- 8 oz bacon {I always use Applegate Sunday Bacon}
- 4 avocado
- romaine lettuce
- lemon
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- Preheat your oven to 385 degrees.
- Season the chicken with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, place onto a line baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes until the skin is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
- Cook the bacon in a pan or in the oven until crisp. Drain excess oil on a paper towel. Break into smaller pieces.
- Cool the chicken completely then cut the meat off the bone and dice.
- In a bowl stir together the diced chicken, celery, tomato, red onion and mayo. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Make a bed of chopped romaine. Cut the avocados in half, removing the pit. Squeeze on some fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Season with salt and pepper. Place on the lettuce.
- Fill the avocados with the chicken salad and top with the bacon.
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Susan
OK, this is my new favorite salad! Oh my gosh I love this recipe, thanks for sharing it. Off to the store to get avocados YUM
Angela LeMoine
You are too kind but I do agree… this one is awesome and so easy!! Bright colors, great flavors and the crisp bacon, yum!!!
April J Harris (@apriljharris)
I’m always looking for new ways to serve avocado. It’s so good for us and we love it. Your BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados look amazing, Angela. I’ll be trying these soon!
pattyanderson54
Your husband is one lucky man! Looks delicious.
Angela LeMoine
I agree heehee! I remind him of that often
Nicole Neverman
I love the idea of making a BLT chicken salad INSIDE an avocado!! What a fantastic recipe 🙂
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Chicken in a half avo…OMG. Looks deeeelish!
Angela LeMoine
It was delicious!!!!!!!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
boy I bet this hit the spot! looks delicious Angela
Angela LeMoine
It certainly did. Thank you!
christine (@foodyschmoody)
Great way to get some healthy avocado in!
Angela LeMoine
Thanks! I lovveeee avocado!
skinnykithen
I love everything about this salad, Angela!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you Nancy!
mealplanmaven
This is the perfect all-year round lunch for “us Floridians!!” Yummy!
Angela LeMoine
Oh yes! It definitely is perfect!