Baked Chicken Stuffed Avocado Tacos

Birds eye view of 2 stuffed avocado tacos on a cream colored dish.

Looking to shake up taco night with something fresh, nourishing, and easy to make with the kiddos? Say hello to your new favorite: Baked Chicken Stuffed Avocado Tacos!

Course dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 263kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

medium non-stick skillet
colander

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken can also use ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsps salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ cup low-sodium beef broth chicken broth or bone broth can also be used here
1 15 oz can low-sodium black beans
1 15 oz can whole kernel sweet corn this can be optional
¼ cup salsa
1 tsp lime juice
4 ripe avocados halved and pitted
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend an optional topping
½ cup plain greek yogurt an optional topping
cilantro chopped, used as an optional topping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the ground chicken and onion. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the onion has softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 2 - Drain, then add back to the skillet and pour in the broth. Then, add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 tsp. salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine. Stir in the black beans and salsa, and corn here if using. Stir and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 - Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh. Transfer the flesh to a small bowl and add the lime juice and 1 tsp. of salt and mash with a fork until chunky-smooth.
Step 4 - Add the desired amount of chicken mixture into the bowl with the mashed avocado. There will be extra chicken mixture in the pan. We always eat the leftovers in taco shells or a bowl like chili.
Step 5 - Fill each avocado with the chicken avocado mix and top with cheese. Place in a muffin tin for help with stability.
Step 6 - Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and top with more cheese, if desired. Top with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, more salsa, and cilantro.

Notes

Can I make these tacos dairy-free?

Absolutely! Use a dairy-free cheese alternative or skip the cheese entirely and add extra avocado or a drizzle of vegan sour cream.

How do you store leftovers?

Let cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.

How do you prevent avocados from browning?

To help prevent the avocado flesh from browning, brush a little lemon juice or lime juice on the exposed surface.

How can the kids help?

Cooking with kids doesn’t have to be messy or stressful—it can be educational and a lot of fun! Here’s how to include them in the process:

Help mash the avocados (who doesn’t love squishing things?)
Mix the chicken filling in a bowl
Scoop filling into avocado halves

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