Baked Avocados Filled with Chicken
Baked Avocados Filled with Chicken are creamy avocado shells stuffed with chicken, bacon, cream cheese, spices, and cheddar cheese, then baked until warm.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken more or less as needed
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup bacon pieces
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
- Slice the avocados in half lengthwise.
- Remove and discard the pits.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop the avocado flesh from each half, keeping the avocado shells intact.
- Transfer the avocado flesh to a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado with the back of a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken, chopped green onions, bacon pieces, softened cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix until the ingredients are evenly combined and the filling is creamy.
- Divide the chicken and avocado filling evenly among the empty avocado shells.
- Place the filled avocado shells into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of the filled avocados.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Allow the baked avocados to rest for several minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
This Baked Avocados Filled with Chicken recipe is naturally gluten free when all packaged ingredients are verified.
Confirm that the shredded chicken, bacon pieces, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, and shredded cheddar cheese are labeled gluten free.
If using rotisserie chicken or packaged cooked chicken, check the ingredient label for gluten-containing seasonings, marinades, or additives.
Use certified gluten-free bacon pieces or cook plain bacon at home to avoid hidden gluten or cross-contact.
Prepare the recipe with clean cutting boards, knives, bowls, spoons, baking dishes, and serving utensils to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If serving with sides or toppings, choose gluten-free options such as salsa, sour cream, salad, cauliflower rice, or certified gluten-free tortilla chips.