Chicken Pesto Stuffed Avocados

Chicken Pesto Stuffed Avocados

By Dr Ernst
July 8, 2026

Chicken Pesto Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnish: microgreens, basil leaves, extra pesto drizzle

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 3 tbsp pesto, 2 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp red onion, 2 tbsp basil, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 salt, and 1/4 pepper.
  2. Stir until creamy and evenly mixed.
  3. Fill each avocado half generously with the chicken pesto mixture.
  4. Garnish with basil leaves, microgreens, and a light drizzle of pesto.

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