Guacamole Chicken Salad
This guacamole chicken salad is a high-protein meal-prep lunch made with rotisserie chicken, crisp bacon, creamy avocado dressing, and fresh veggies. It's easy, healthy, and full of flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 5 slices bacon cooked and diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 2 green onions diced (green and white parts)
- ⅓ red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- ½ cup sweet corn optional
- ½ cup black beans optional
Guacamole Dressing
- 2 large avocados
- 1 lime, juice of
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Valentina
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Add shredded chicken, bacon, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. (stir in corn or black beans if using)
- In a separate bowl, whisk together avocados, lime juice, salt, hot sauce, and sour cream until combined. For a smoother dressing, blend in a food processor or blender.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or veggie sticks, or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
Whisking the dressing creates a chunkier, guacamole-like texture.
Blending creates a smooth, creamy dressing.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.