Tasty Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado lends a delicious creaminess to this chicken salad. Red onion, lime juice and cilantro give this chicken salad a familiar kick.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 avocado, medium dice
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yourt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the bay leaf and chicken, then bring back up to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 15 minutes, flipping over at the halfway mark. The internal temperature should read 165º F.
- Discard the bay leaves and reserve the chicken on a plate until cool enough to touch, then shred and set aside.
- While the chicken is cooling, prepare the dressing in a large mixing bowl by whisking together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, black pepper, cumin and garlic powder.
- Add the avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cooled chicken to the bowl. Gently toss all of the ingredients together.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Calories from Fat: 110
WWP+: 7
SmartPoints: 6
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 539mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g