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15-Minute Avocado Chicken Salad healthy lunch recipe served on a white plate with creamy avocado dressing, shredded chicken, red onion, and celery in a bright modern kitchen setting

Avocado Chicken Salad – Easy Healthy Lunch

A creamy and refreshing avocado chicken salad made with tender chicken, ripe avocados, and simple seasonings.This quick and healthy recipe is perfect for a light lunch or meal prep option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado mashed
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Place the shredded chicken breast in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped red onion, chopped celery, and chopped parsley.
    Shredded chicken breast, chopped red onion, celery, and fresh parsley combined in a large glass mixing bowl on a bright kitchen countertop
  2. In a separate bowl, add the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
    Mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper added to a glass bowl for creamy dressing
  3. Use a spoon or fork to mix everything together until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
    Smooth and creamy avocado dressing being mixed with a spoon in a glass bowl on a bright marble countertop
  4. Pour the avocado dressing over the chicken mixture.
    Creamy avocado dressing being poured over shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley in a large glass bowl
  5. Gently mix until all the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy avocado dressing.
    Chicken salad ingredients tossed together and evenly coated with creamy avocado dressing in a large glass bowl
  6. Taste the salad and add a little more salt or pepper if desired.
    Fresh avocado chicken salad being tasted and seasoned with additional black pepper in a bright kitchen
  7. Serve immediately as a healthy lunch on its own, in a sandwich, lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
    15-Minute Avocado Chicken Salad served in a white bowl with crackers, lettuce wraps, and a sandwich for a healthy lunch