Chicken Avocado Sandwich that’s creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor—your new lunch obsession.

Chicken Avocado Sandwich, sliced in half and stacked to show off the delicious filling.
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Author Note

Chicken Avocado Sandwich—Per Your Requests!

I couldn’t believe how much love this Tuna Avocado Salad got on social media! It was so fun seeing you make it, share it, and tell me how much you enjoyed it.

As the comments rolled in, one question popped up over and over: “Can I make this with chicken?” Right away, I got to work. Because so many of you were obsessed, I kept the recipes similar but tweaked the dressing to pair better with chicken.

Now, here’s the real secret to this one: dice the chicken super fine. That small change makes all the difference in the texture. I can’t wait for you to try it—I think you’ll love this version just as much!

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All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for easy assembly including the meat, celery, avocado, parsley, onion, oil, lemon, mayo, garlic, and dijon.

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Chicken Avocado Sandwich Ingredients

  • Chicken: Start with leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for easy prep and big flavor.
  • Celery & red onion: Dice them small so they mix evenly into every bite.
  • Parsley or cilantro: Add a pop of fresh flavor by picking your favorite herb.
  • Avocado: Choose a soft, ripe one to make the chicken mixture extra creamy.
  • Lemon juice: To brighten the flavor and slow down browning.
  • Mayo, mustard & oil: Adjust these to get the creamy texture just how you like it.

Quick Tip

Toast the bread: Toasting the bread gives your Chicken Avocado Sandwich a crisp, sturdy base and helps keep it from getting soggy.

Chicken Avocado Sandwich, sliced in half and stacked to show off the delicious filling.

How To Serve The Filling

  • Make a Chicken Avocado Sandwich: Pile it high on toasted bread or croissants.
  • As a Wrap: Spoon into warm pita pockets or soft tortillas.
  • In Lettuce Cups: Scoop into crisp lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
  • Slider-Style: Load onto slider buns or rolls for easy appetizers.
  • As a Dip: Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for scooping.

Storage

Chicken Avocado Sandwiches are best eaten the same day since the avocado browns over time.

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Chicken Avocado Sandwich

By Chelsea Lords
Chicken Avocado Sandwich with the creamiest avocado, tender chicken, and fresh crunch—your lunch plans are set.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 2 cups finely diced cooked chicken see note 1
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1 rib
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced parsley or cilantro
Dressing
  • 1 large ripe avocado divided, see note 2
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup mayo plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Halve and pit the avocado. Mash 3 tablespoons and add to a large bowl. Dice the rest and set aside. Add remaining dressing ingredients to the bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add finely diced chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, and diced avocado to the bowl. Season to taste (I add 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper). Stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning and add more mayo (1–4 tablespoons) if needed.
  • Enjoy on toasted bread with mayo, in a lettuce wrap, or with pita chips. Best enjoyed immediately, as avocado browns after 1–2 hours.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: Dice the chicken small for a creamy, flavorful mix—big chunks throw off the texture.
Note 2: Wait until the avocado is fully ripe for the best creaminess and flavor.
Storage: Best eaten the same day since the avocado browns over time. Freezing not recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. calliehowellhubert says:

    5 stars
    As Chelsea’s sister and employee I found this recipe, and have NOT STOPPED MAKING IT SINCE! 🙂 We absolutely love it!!

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