Chicken Stuffed Avocados with Mushrooms & Blue Cheese
These avocados stuffed with chicken, mushrooms and blue cheese are a delicious dinner that uses leftovers in the most tasty way possible!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 9 oz. (250g) button mushrooms , sliced
- 1 1/3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning , or more to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup canned corn
- 2 tablespoons chives , plus a bit more for garnish, chopped
- 4 medium avocados
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup blue cheese , crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute until they soften and release their juices (2-3 min). Add the shredded chicken, season with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Stir thoroughly. Turn the heat down to low, add the heavy cream and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken mixture, corn, and chopped chives.
- Halve the avocados and remove their pits. Season the avocado halves with salt, pepper and brush with lime juice to prevent discoloration. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Stuff each avocado half with the chicken mixture. Top with cthe rumbled blue cheese and bake for about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1halve | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 20.6g | Cholesterol: 40.2mg | Sodium: 90.1mg | Sugar: 1.2g