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Two avocado halves stuffed with shredded chicken salad and topped with diced avocado and fresh parsley. A quick and healthy sandwich idea.

Sandwich Ideas Recipes in 20 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful sandwich solution for busy weeknights. It combines canned chicken with fresh avocado for a satisfying meal ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 601
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 3 6 ounce cans canned chicken drained
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
  • 3 avocados halved lengthwise and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, stir together the drained chicken, chopped cilantro, and chili powder. Adjust chili powder to your preference.
  2. Arrange the avocado halves on a serving dish. Brush the cut surfaces of the avocado with lime juice.
  3. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the avocado halves to create your sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 41gFat: 43g

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other ingredients like diced red onion, a pinch of cumin, or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.

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