Creamy Avocado Mexican Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 4 oz cheddar cheeseNutrition
• 1 tbsp chili powderNutrition
• 1 tbsp cuminNutrition
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakesNutrition
• 1 avocadoNutrition
• 1 lb chicken breastNutrition
• 4 leaves outer lettuceNutrition
• 1 medium red onion, choppedNutrition
• 1 large whole tomato, dicedNutrition
• 1/4 cup chopped or diced chiliesNutrition

Directions

1. 1Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
2. 2Using a light dusting of cooking spray, cook the chicken in spices until done. Keep the lid on the skillet to keep it tender.
3. 3shred or cube the chicken.
4. 4Cut 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.
5. 5Add the diced tomatoes, onions, and green chilies and stir until all is well mixed.
6. 6Add shredded cheddar to each serving.
7. 7Serve as is or on a bed of lettuce or wrapped in lettuce.
8. 8Note: the avocado is being used the same way mayonnaise would in a traditional chicken salad.

Nutrition per serving

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