Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups
Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups are a healthy, easy-to-make appetizer filled with shredded chicken, salsa, cheese, and spices inside creamy avocados. Perfect for parties or light meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: cilantro, diced jalapeños, or extra lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop a little extra flesh from each avocado half to create larger cups.
- Fill each avocado half with the chicken mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, or lime wedges.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for quick preparation.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version.
- Fresh lime juice prevents avocado browning.
- Serve immediately to keep the avocado fresh.