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Two halves of an avocado filled with seasoned shredded chicken, a great option for Sandwich Ideas Recipes in 20 Minutes.

Sandwich Ideas Recipes in 20 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick, gluten-free meal solution perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fast and nutritious for your family. It uses simple ingredients to create satisfying avocado boats that appeal to both adults and children.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 601
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture
  • 3 6 ounce cans canned chicken drained
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
Avocado Base
  • 3 avocados halved lengthwise and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Stir the drained chicken, chopped cilantro, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  2. Arrange the avocado halves on a serving dish.
  3. Brush the cut surface of the avocado halves with lime juice.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into the avocado halves to serve.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe was developed from a moment of weeknight stress relief. It offers a simple, flavorful, and gluten-free option that you can prepare quickly when time is short. Feel free to substitute the canned chicken with shredded cooked turkey or tuna if you prefer.

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