Today I want to share one of my favorite recipes using rotisserie chicken. I usually make this with leftovers. I really like chicken salad, but I do not like all the extra calories the mayo adds, so my version uses avocados and a bit of yogurt instead of mayo. Not only that, but I also added some grilled pineapple chunks to give it a tropical and sweet flavor, perfect for this time of year.
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We love creating new recipes and spending time in the kitchen, but with our busy schedules, this is not always something we have time for. Occasionally, we need a solution that is effortless and affordable but also provides a good meal for our family.
So when I go grocery shopping at Walmart, I always pick up a rotisserie chicken and some other Marketside items like their delicious potato salad! You get a meal that is ready to serve, and it does not cost a fortune as takeout does. I usually get a second rotisserie chicken and use it to make easy, quick recipes like tacos, chicken salads, and even chicken empanadas.
We are gearing up for the back-to-school routine; are you all as scared as I am? Every year there is more homework, more after-school activities, and less time to cook a decent dinner. Picking up a rotisserie chicken at Walmart is a great solution, and chicken is versatile. Even with this delicious chicken salad I created, you can add new and exciting ingredients and serve it on its own or on a sandwich, as we did.
This is also a great solution to take on the go. This year I have vowed to skip the drive-throughs. So when we are headed to soccer practice, and I know the kids will get hungry since it ends so late, I can make these sandwiches in just a few minutes. I can take them with us.
The marketside effortless meals at Walmart make my life so much easier! They are convenient to purchase and help provide healthy, fresh options for dinner during back-to-school. The signage at Walmart makes it easy for people to find dinner ideas with minimal effort!
Skinny Avocado and Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwich
A chicken salad made with avocado, yogurt, and grilled pineapple. Pile it on a toasted baguette with spinach for a 10-minute lunch!
Ingredients
For the chicken salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 Hass avocados
- ½ cup grilled pineapple, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons plain light yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
For the sandwiches
- 1 baguette, cut into two 6-inch sections
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 handful baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with two forks.
- Add the yogurt and lime juice and mix until well combined.
- Add the chicken, pineapple, and red onion and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the hot sauce if you want a kick.
- Fold in the cilantro.
- Cut each baguette section in half lengthwise.
- Drizzle the olive oil on the cut sides of the bread. Grill or toast them face down on a griddle until browned.
- Layer spinach on the bread and spread the chicken salad on top.
Notes
You can use Greek yogurt in place of plain light yogurt.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 722Total Fat: 47gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 357mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 13gSugar: 10gProtein: 41g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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OMG!!! This recipe look super amazing! Me encanta el aguacate 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Se ve muy delicioso!!! Gracias por compartirlo!!
Me encanta combinar las frutas con los platos salados, y es por eso que creo que esto me va a gustar mucho, además acompañado con Coca – Cola 🙂
Skinny Avocado and Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwich -Growing Up Billgual
Oh this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! {client}
I just made this for lunch and it is delicious!! I added almost 3 cups of chicken, and it was still very creamy. Wonderful on a wrap with some torn romaine and cucumbers! Thanks for the awesome recipes!