TLC Cooking "Chicken Avocado Boats"

Chicken Avocado Boats

Chicken Avocado Boats

YIELD Makes 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS

3	large ripe avocados, cut in half and pitted
6	tablespoons lemon juice
3/4	cup mayonnaise
1‑1/2	tablespoons grated onion
1/4	teaspoon celery salt
1/4	teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2	cups diced cooked chicken
1/2	cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Snipped chives for garnish

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle each avocado half with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside.
Combine mayonnaise, onion, celery salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in chicken; mix well.
Drain any excess lemon juice from avocado halves. Fill avocado halves with chicken mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
Arrange filled avocado halves in single layer in baking dish. Pour water into same dish to depth of 1/2 inch. Bake filled avocado halves 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Meat

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