Creamy Avocado Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Creamy Avocado Mexican Chicken Salad

Avocado is the cream base in this salad, definitely not a heart clogger.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Salad and Salad Dressing

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 4 leaves outer lettuce
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped or diced chilies
  • 1 large whole tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lb chicken breast

Directions

  • Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
  • Using a light dusting of cooking spray, cook the chicken in spices until done. Keep the lid on the skillet to keep it tender.
  • shred or cube the chicken.
  • Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the pit. Scoop the insides of the avocado into a bowl with the chicken and stir it around to hold it all together.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, onions, and green chilies and stir until all is well mixed.
  • Add shredded cheddar to each serving.
  • Serve as is or on a bed of lettuce or wrapped in lettuce.
  • Note: the avocado is being used the same way mayonnaise would in a traditional chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 362
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 19.22g
    % Daily Value 25%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 7.578g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.028g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.906g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 8.272g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 96mg
    % Daily Value 32%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 286mg
    % Daily Value 12%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 13.21g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 5.9g
      % Daily Value 21%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 3.83g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 36.08g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 28mcg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 48mg
    % Daily Value 53%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 20mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 17mg
    % Daily Value 94%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 876mg
    % Daily Value 19%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 362 KCal
  • Fat 19.22 g
  • Carbs 13.21 g
  • Protein 36.08 g

There are 362 calories in 1 serving of Creamy Avocado Mexican Chicken Salad.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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