Avocado Chicken Salad
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Nut Thins. A big thank you for supporting the brands and companies that help make A Latte Food possible!
Avocado Chicken Salad: Chopped chicken gets mixed with creamy avocados, lemon juice, sour cream, pepper jack cheese, almonds, and a blend of seasonings to create the ultimate chicken salad.
We need to talk about something.
Like how I just saw an entire shelf dedicated to pumpkin spice creamer at Target when it’s only August 1st. While the corporate world is ready to bring the spirit of fall, I’m sitting here in the middle of a heat wave thinking about ice cream, the beach, and eating ice cream on the beach.
I can’t ring in the spirit of fall when all I want to do is lay in a room with about twelve fans pointed on me with an endless supply of iced coffee in my hand. I just can’t.
What I can do though, is eat this avocado chicken salad. Because, wow. It’s the perfect summer dish, because it’s light, simple to throw together, and tastes eyeball-rollin’ good.
There was a time in my life when I thought avocados had a place in this world–a place that was nowhere near my food. Somewhere along the way, I discovered the wonder that is an avocado, and have been a total avocado convert since.
Since I’ve been putting avocado on absolutely everything, why not in chicken salad?
The more important question here is, why haven’t I done this earlier in life?
It’s perfect.
Seriously.
And tastes amazing with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut-Thins.
You’ve got to try this.

Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken (cooked and chopped into squares (seasoned to your tastes))
- 2 avocados (medium in size)
- 2-3 Tbsp sour cream (depending upon how creamy you like your chicken salad)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins (for serving (such as Flax Seed Artisan Nut Thins and Multi-Seed Artisan Nut Thins))
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash avocados until creamy. Add in sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Add in chopped chicken, pepper jack cheese, and slivered almonds; stir until coated. Add in salt and pepper.
- Eat immediately, or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
If you like this, here are some other easy recipes you might like:
Egg White and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
Strawberry, Avocado, & Bacon Spinach Salad

Meet Michelle
I’m a self-taught baker who truly believes it’s impossible to be upset when eating dessert. It’s my life’s goal to bake everyone happy!
If I’m not baking, I’m probably reading a good book with a cup a coffee in hand.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here!
What a brilliant idea! I love avocados!
Thank you, Grace! 🙂
Totally trying this! Yum! Love your pictures!
Thank you, Kara! 🙂
What?? There’s pumpkin spice creamers out already! So crazy! I’m trying this out tomorrow!
It is crazy! I hope you love it, Tracie! Thanks 🙂
It’s way too hot to think about fall yet! I love this chicken salad!
I agree! 🙂 Thanks, Mary!
Yum! This looks delicious! I love avocado everything!
Thanks, Becca!
Yummy! This looks amazing! Do you think I could substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream?
Thanks, Denise! You could definitely substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt! 🙂
This sounds fabulous! Can’t wait to try it! Not a pepper jack fan so will go with jack cheese. I’m loving your posts, Michelle, especially now that I’ve moved to Oregon. Remember me? I’m a friend of your sweet mother!
Ok, I have to admit that I’ve started baking a few fall recipes, BUT I will not share them until later in September and I’m still trying to suck in every last moment of summer! 🙂 This chicken salad looks amazing, Michelle! Avocados are my favorite so this looks like the perfect snack for those nut thins!