Chicken Avocado Brown Rice Cakes
I’ve slowly been getting back into the habit of using my crockpot. With school starting in just a few weeks, the crockpot and one-pot meals are going to be my best friend. We have a whole new schedule to work around; which means I am going to need meals ready in a hurry most nights. So, I’m practicing. 😉
The other day I wanted to see what I could do with some chicken breasts I needed to use up. I was growing bored with grilled chicken breast with some sort of seasoning and side. I figured I would slow cook these bad boys and then figure out what to do with them later. I figured at the very least I could whip up some homemade chicken noodle soup or chicken and barley and freeze it. Cool weather is just around the corner here in Michigan so I wasn’t opposed to getting an early start on my freezer meals.
As they cooked, my stomach started to growl. By the time they were done, it was uncontrollable and I still had a few hours before hubs was going to be home from work.
After my yummy brown rice cake find, I wanted to create a quick snack that wouldn’t break my calorie bank, but would allow me to calm my angry stomach.
And then I had an idea.
I whipped out my hand blender and started to blend my chicken breast, shredding it right there on the spot.
Ta-da!
I also learned that shredding and trying to take a photo doesn’t work!
Avocados are my summer go-to. I just love their creamy taste. ( you are totally missing out on this fabulous avocado soup!)
So, I started thinking about my avocado toast and wondered how good that would be on the brown rice cakes. So, I spread some on there. Then I got to thinking about chicken salad. So, I made some to put away for lunch later in the week and then freeze the rest of the chicken while I decided what to do with my avocado rice cakes.
Then, I added some of my chicken salad (shredded chicken, little bit of mayo with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper) on top of one of the rice cakes with a dash of paprika.
Folks, we have a winner.
New super simple brown rice snack cake to add to my growing list.
Filling. Healthy. Low points, low calories, sugar-free, low-fat, low glycemic. Protein punch. Power packed.
Yum! Can’t wait to try these!
my two favorite things chicken and avocado. Can’t wait to try my luck at this receipe
Avocado is good with anything! This sounds and looks fabulous!
That looks so good, and it’s healthy to boot. That’s a combination I love.
This looks like a yummy and healthy meal. My husband would really like this.
That is a nifty idea. Sounds tasty.
Oh now these are fun! I’d love to make some of these for a picnic or just an outdoor gathering.
I love cooking with a crock pot. Now I want to make my crock pot lasagna.
These sound delicious. I love anything with Avocado.
Wow, these look so good! I love chicken and avocado together and we almost completely cut white rice out of our diets a couple of years ago.
I love my slow cooker! I have not used it much this summer but am about to fire it up again this weekend. This recipe sounds delicious and is so creative!
I made my meal plan list and will be ready to fire it up again soon!
This looks like a really healthy and easy to make lunch! I am always looking for ways to eat better!
These sound so delicious and healthy! Perfect for my hubby to take to work each week!
I love all the fun things we can do with these rice cakes!
I need to try that shredding method! Looks delicious, a perfect low carb meal
My avocado tree is juuuuust about ready for me to start my daily feast You’d think I’d grow tired of it, but I never do. I can’t wait to put it on top of these yummy-looking cakes.
Oh these look just delicious. I would love to give these a try, I think ALL 6 of my kiddos would enjoy this without any complains. Will try. This would be great for school too.
These look so delicious. I have never tried to make anything like this before. I am sure my family would love them.
These look delicious. I have never had a rice cake. I will be giving this a try.
I think I am the only blogger on the planet does not drink coffee or tea and doesn’t own a crock pot! At least I know if I ever opt to get one, I won’t have trouble finding recipes for it! 🙂
This looks and sounds Yummy. I love a good healthy treat, thank you for sharing.
What a great snack idea, I love anything with avocado.
My husband bought some rice cakes and has just been eating them plain! Blech, boring! He needs this recipe. lol
These look so yummy and healthy, but then again I love anything with avocados.
That’s a great healthy combination. Chicken and avocado together are just perfect. Great snack idea!
YUM! These look so good. We love avocado in our house and we make tostadas all the time, but I never have thought to use rice cakes instead of tostada shells. We’ll have to give it a try!
Never made rice cakes before but this looks really yummy and the best part is it has all my favourite ingredients in it.
That looks really good. I am not a huge fan of avocados (I know, I should try and learn to love them) but I am a big fan of chicken salad. This seems like a hit.
those look so yummy! I don’t think I would have thought to use a rice cake as a vehicle to get chicken and avocado in my belly! YUM>
Avocado is my go to for the summer too. Wish we could grow them here in New England. This recipe is a must try for me.
Oh my gosh! That is so creative with chicken! I never would have thought to do that! And I love avocado! That looks delicious! Great appetizer or afterschool snack!
This really sounds and looks new to me. Would love to try this one too!
I have 4 crock pots. They are a staple for my daily cooking.
I recently saw a video with someone shredding chicken with a mixer and I have been wanting to do it that way since! SO much easier!
You had me at Avocado! Very healthy.
I’d definitely try this!
This looks super healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Those look delicious, and super easy to make. I will have to give them a try, as I am always looking for a new healthy recipe!
Chicken and avocado is one of my favorite combinations, too! I bet it was great with the rice cake!
I just started liking avocado and now I’m like, “Where have you been my whole life?!”. Thanks for this new recipe!!
I’ve never heard of avocado in a soup! I think the rice cakes are a great idea, my kids might like those!
Yes, please! I love anything with avocado! Looks like a tasty, quick and easy snack! Great thinking!
What a great idea. I love avocado !!
These look so good! I love avocado but have never tired it on rice cakes, great idea!
How innovative are you?! I actually wanna start doing more crockpot meals again so I am inspired. Plus I was never a fan of plain rice cakes so this is a fun way to spruce it up!