Chicken-Stuffed Baked Avocados Recipe
Ingredients
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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings:
- 4 avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- cup chopped tomatoes
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Scoop out some flesh from the center of each avocado and place it into a large bowl.
- Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the bowl. Mix everything well until fully combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each avocado half and top generously with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the filled avocados, face-up, in muffin cups to keep them stable.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Recipe Tips
- You can substitute 6 ounces of crab meat (drained well, if using canned) for the chicken, along with 1 tablespoon of chopped scallions.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be used to fill hollowed-out tomatoes or peppers. Bake them as you would the avocados.
- Cooking time and flavor will vary depending on how the chicken is cooked (grilled, broiled, or stewed).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 334
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 20g
Nutrition Information
| Servings Per Recipe | 8 |
|---|---|
| Calories | 334 |
| Total Fat | 25g (32% Daily Value) |
| Saturated Fat | 7g (37% Daily Value) |
| Cholesterol | 61mg (20% Daily Value) |
| Sodium | 233mg (10% Daily Value) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g (3% Daily Value) |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g (24% Daily Value) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 20g (40% Daily Value) |
| Vitamin C | 11mg (12% Daily Value) |
| Calcium | 87mg (7% Daily Value) |
| Iron | 1mg (7% Daily Value) |
| Potassium | 623mg (13% Daily Value) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments
ViperGirl
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
I made this as is and it was awesome. I also made another batch and added fresh cilantro, chopped poblano, shredded cheddar and garlic. It was so tasty and delicious! And so quick and easy. I used the leftover stuffing to make quesadillas, with more cheese added of course.
lisa
05/30/2020 01:13:23 PM
AMAZING!!!! I used a small rotisserie chicken I picked up at my local grocery store, shredded then chopped smaller(used the whole thing). Also ran out of parmesan so mixed a handful of cheddar jack in with the chicken mixture. Scooped it into 3 avocados total(huge scoops!). I was able to just bake mine on a small tray & they didn't tip at all. Great presentation & DELISH!! Son is begging me to make them again tonight!
Debra M Stevens
02/03/2020 02:53:14 AM
Delish ! Edit a few tablespoons of mayonnaise to the cream cheese mixture and seasoned it with about a quarter teaspoon of dill mix and Mrs. Dash chicken salt free seasoning. Just sprayed muffin cups and added Scoops of chicken mixture Dash cook for 10 minutes in oven and serve on a bed of chopped lettuce and cabbage.
John Calero
08/23/2019 02:15:15 PM
Actually made this last night as I am working on helping my wife transition into a Keto lifestyle. Made a few tweaks and made it with SHRIMP! So to the basic recipe I added: 1. 1/4 cup Radish chopped small 2. 1/4 cup Zucchini chopped small 3. 1 Tbs of Apple Cider vinegar The radish and zucchini add a crunchy texture since they don't cook as much and the vinegar just a hint of tartness for the seafood. The Shrimp were chopped in a rough chop, chunky but not whole shrimp so that every bite had some shrimp. My wife loves Lobster Thermidor and she just devoured these. I think I have a convert! It was pretty cool to bake the avocados, never had done it before and the texture is creamy and warm, nice. Hope you enjoy my tweaks. JC
Cheryl Becker
02/22/2020 02:36:57 AM
This was delicious! I cut the recipe in half and added a half tsp of garlic salt. I filled up two halves and then stirred tomatoes in the mix for the other two. Added half of the Parmesan with the mix as well. Topped with a little bit of shredded cheddar. I will definitely make this again!
My 3 boys
04/21/2020 02:51:27 PM
Just loved this recipe! I did add an jalenpano, cilantro, cumin and Cojita cheese. I had a nice amount left over so I stuffed it into mini peppers and baked them a little longer than the Avacados. Next time I'll remove more of the avacado pulp. I will make these again, so good!!!
Tawnya Steeber
07/16/2020 08:41:25 PM
This recipe is quick and easy. I already do this with tuna but cold. I'm going to try it with tuna and bake it. I baked one shackle for 8 minutes and shared with .y husband for lunch. It is a delicious and nutritious snack or lunch.
pwlh3556
06/19/2020 12:08:24 AM
Excellent! Such a quick and easy recipe. I was short on time so I used precooked buffalo chicken breast strips and added about 1/4 Blue Plate chipolte lime sauce. Definitely will keep it in the loop. Thank you for sharing.
Ciji
10/21/2019 02:26:36 AM
The first time Imade this, I made it exactly according to directions. It was really delicious, but it had a little bit of a bitter taste. The next time I made it, I added a little extra cheese and garlic powder, and I didn't stuff the avocado shells. I just put the stuffing in a casserole dish. It was amazing! I bet it would be really good as a tomato or pepper stuffing, too. Definitely a keeper!
Patty Savoie
12/06/2020 05:53:33 AM
The first time I made it felt it was bland, but had potential. I added cumin, garlic, basil, oregano, small diced onions at the last 5 minutes to my chicken while i fried it. Made my sauce almost like a guacamole Amazing! Will definitely make again.
SaraJane
01/09/2020 01:33:34 PM
Took a while for the parmesan cheese to melt so next time I will just mix it into the mixture. Also, used a few spoonfuls of Rotel rather than a tomato. Added extra flavor and spice.
Linda Lee
08/01/2025 10:17:21 PM
I loved it i added a little lemon to it soooooo good thank you
Arlette Tedor
07/13/2025 12:29:42 AM
I liked it . Make sure you salt the avocado before you stuff it .
SpryHam9763
09/10/2024 07:28:06 PM
We used fajita chicken and served on a bed of shredded lettuce with a dollop of sout cream and pico. Yummmmm
Sandy
03/13/2024 12:56:02 AM
Instead of cream cheese I used laughing cow spicy jack cheese and used drained canned petite tomatoes. It was geat. I used avocado pitter to remove some of the avocado meat and it worked wonderful.
Barbara Rivera
02/25/2024 02:57:26 PM
Everyone devoured it ❤️
Victoria Kearney
01/31/2024 01:45:12 AM
I suggest this recipe to everyone! It's a staple in my dinner routine.
Cviggiano
01/17/2024 11:10:19 PM
This recipe was wonderful! I used ground beef with taco seasoning instead of chicken (per my husband’s suggestion). I topped it with plain yogurt and salsa after baking. A taco without the tortilla! This will definitely be on my list to make again as I like to eat low carb.
OrangeSquid5240
12/13/2023 12:05:18 AM
Absolutely DELICIOUS! Even my teenage daughter LOVED them.
RiceLover35
11/23/2023 07:47:16 AM
I made this for a Thanksgiving Day appetizer. I left out the chicken part to have it more as an appetizer. Added extra tomato chunks and squished avocado. The only thing I added a little too much was the cayenne pepper. Overall, it came out really good. I had lots of thumbs up. I am happy of how it turned out. Family and friends liked it a lot. It was really easy to make. Would definitely make this again.