Avocado Chicken Salad

Guacamole meets chicken in this mouthwatering avocado chicken salad. This twist on chicken salad is made with fresh cilantro, lime, avocados and sour cream.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 238kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic mashed
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
2 medium ripe avocados mashed
2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
juice of 1/2 lime
dash of Tabasco sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

First, poach the chicken.
In a large pot, add 2 quarts of water, garlic, and 1 tsp of salt.
Bring to a full boil, add chicken, bring back up to a boil, cover, and immediately remove from the heat.
Allow the chicken to sit for 20 minutes until the center of the breast reaches 165 degrees F.
Drain chicken and set aside to cool.
Shred chicken into a large bowl and add all other ingredients, except onions and cilantro.
When mixture is blended, stir in onions and cilantro.
Serve over a bed of greens or in your favorite wrap.

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