So Here’s the Thing…
If you’d asked me ten years ago if I’d be stuffing spicy chicken into avocados and calling it dinner, I probably would’ve laughed and suggested pizza instead. But life is funny that way. I first made this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Avocado recipe when I had a random leftover rotisserie chicken situation (honestly, who actually eats the breast first?) and a couple of avocados teetering between perfectly ripe and why-didn’t-I-eat-this-yesterday. Now, some evenings, this is the only meal that gets my crew excited. Well, except my brother—he’s still suspicious of anything green.
Why I Keep Making This (and Why You Might, Too)
- I make this when I’ve got leftover chicken that isn’t thrilling anyone—buffalo sauce to the rescue!
- My family goes bonkers for these, especially because you eat them with a spoon straight from the avocado shell (no judgment if you lick it—I do sometimes!).
- It’s low carb, which is great, but also, it’s fast. My patience for weeknight dinners is, let’s say, limited.
- The spice hits just right—unless I forget to label the hot sauce bottle (not recommended… oops, did that once).
- (And sometimes I make extra filling just to eat on crackers—I’m not even sorry.)
Ingredients (and Some Substitutions Because We’re All Human)
- 2 large avocados (ripe, but not collapsing when you blink—Hass, or whatever’s cheapest)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (leftover rotisserie is classic for me; I’ve used canned once… it was okay)
- 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s is the go-to, but any decent hot sauce works. My aunt insists on her own homemade blend though, wild stuff)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (sometimes I use mayo if I’m out, or sour cream in a pinch—no shame)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (don’t love celery? Lettuce leaves, or even cucumber, kind of work, but celery crunch is top tier)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (or feta if you’re feeling rebellious, or skip if blue cheese is not your jam)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (red onion works, but be warned—it’s a bit sharp)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (honestly, start easy, the buffalo sauce is salty already)
How I Actually Make It (With a Few Tangents)
- Slice the avocados carefully in half and twist to separate. Remove the pits—careful with that big knife and your thumb (I learned the hard way; I still have a weird kitchen scar!).
- Scoop out just a bit more flesh from the pit area to make a bigger well for stuffing. Don’t toss that extra avocado—chop it and add it right into your filling! Waste not, want not.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, celery, blue cheese, chopped avocado bits, and green onion. Mix it all up until it’s creamy, spicy, and you want to eat it straight off the spoon. Actually, I always sneak a taste here.
- Season with salt and pepper. Really, just a sprinkle—buffalo sauce packs a punch!
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture generously into each avocado half. Pile it high—living dangerously is more fun anyway.
- If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a tad more blue cheese and green onion on top. Totally optional, but it looks pretty (and tastes sharper!).
Some Notes Only Learned the Hard Way
- Avocados can go brown in the blink of an eye, so assemble these just before serving if you care about looks. Me? Sometimes I don’t bother—it still tastes good.
- Chicken straight from the fridge can make the filling a bit stiff; let it come to room temp a few minutes, much easier to mix.
- If you end up with leftovers, a squirt of lemon juice on top helps keep things green. Sort of.
Things I’ve Tried (and Some That Didn’t Quite Work)
- I swapped in leftover turkey once. Pretty solid, actually—maybe even better than chicken? Hard to say, but worth trying post-Thanksgiving.
- One time, I got wild and tried canned salmon—do not recommend. The flavors just argued, and nobody won.
- Adding a handful of chopped pickles was weirdly tasty but only if you’re a diehard pickle person (I am; my spouse is definitely not).
Stuff You’ll Need (But There Are Workarounds)
- Sharp kitchen knife (honestly, even a dull one will manage, as long as you’re careful)
- Mixing bowl (I use a big cereal bowl if the nice ones are in the dishwasher)
- Spoon
- Fork for shredding (unless your chicken already comes that way)
How to Store This (Or, Why It Never Lasts Long)
If you do have leftovers (which, in my house, only happens if someone ordered pizza instead), pop them in an airtight container and they’ll keep in the fridge for a day—maybe two. The avocado will get a bit grumpy and brown, but it’s still edible.
How I Like to Serve It Up
These are awesome on their own for lunch, but sometimes I make a big salad and plop a stuffed avocado right on top. My little cousin likes them with a side of corn chips, which totally defeats the low carb thing, but hey—it’s his snack, not mine.
Lessons Learned the Awkward Way (Pro Tips, I Guess)
- I tried to rush the mixing once—lumpy sauce is no fun. Take an extra minute to get everything creamy, trust me.
- Don’t cut the avocados too early or they’ll look like they’re ready for Halloween (creepy and brown). Timing is everything!
Questions I’ve Actually Gotten—And My Honest Answers
- Can you make this ahead? Kinda. You can make the chicken filling and keep it chilled, but stuff the avocados last minute. Otherwise, brown city.
- Is it super spicy? Not unless you go heavy on the buffalo. Sometimes I do half buffalo, half regular hot sauce if I want less heat for kids.
- What chicken is best? Leftover rotisserie makes life way easier, but poached chicken breast is fine—shred it well, though!
- Do you have to use blue cheese? Nope! Go feta, or skip cheese completely if it’s not your thing. I’m not the cheese police.
- Can I save the extras? Sure, but they’re best fresh—though like I said, there’s rarely any left to save in my house!
Anyway, there you have it—a straightforward (well, mostly) buffalo chicken stuffed avocado trick, perfect for weeknights when decision fatigue is real and you don’t want to wash five pots. Hope you like it as much as my family—let me know if you try something wild with it!
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados (ripe, but not collapsing when you blink—Hass, or whatever’s cheapest)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (leftover rotisserie is classic for me; I’ve used canned once… it was okay)
- 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s is the go-to, but any decent hot sauce works. My aunt insists on her own homemade blend though, wild stuff)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (sometimes I use mayo if I’m out, or sour cream in a pinch—no shame)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (don’t love celery? Lettuce leaves, or even cucumber, kind of work, but celery crunch is top tier)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (or feta if you’re feeling rebellious, or skip if blue cheese is not your jam)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (red onion works, but be warned—it’s a bit sharp)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (honestly, start easy, the buffalo sauce is salty already)
Instructions
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1Slice the avocados carefully in half and twist to separate. Remove the pits—careful with that big knife and your thumb (I learned the hard way; I still have a weird kitchen scar!).
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2Scoop out just a bit more flesh from the pit area to make a bigger well for stuffing. Don’t toss that extra avocado—chop it and add it right into your filling! Waste not, want not.
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3In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, celery, blue cheese, chopped avocado bits, and green onion. Mix it all up until it’s creamy, spicy, and you want to eat it straight off the spoon. Actually, I always sneak a taste here.
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4Season with salt and pepper. Really, just a sprinkle—buffalo sauce packs a punch!
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5Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture generously into each avocado half. Pile it high—living dangerously is more fun anyway.
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6If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a tad more blue cheese and green onion on top. Totally optional, but it looks pretty (and tastes sharper!).
CLICK FOR NUTRITION INFO
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Approximate Information for One Serving
Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories:
325 caloriescal
Protein:
22gg
Fat:
23gg
Saturated Fat:
0g
Trans Fat:
0g
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
0mg
Potassium:
0mg
Total Carbs:
10gg
Fiber:
0g
Sugar:
0g
Net Carbs:
0g
Vitamin A:
0
Vitamin C:
0mg
Calcium:
0mg
Iron:
0mg
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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