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A gluten-free arepas recipe with chicken, avocado, and vegetables for dinner.
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Chicken & Avocado Stuffed Arepas

These Chicken & Avocado Stuffed Arepas are a wonderful gluten-free alternative to your typical sandwich!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • One batch arepas
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 c onions finely chopped
  • 1 c bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Sriracha or other hot sauce *
  • 3 ½ c shredded chicken cooked
  • 1 c refried black beans
  • 1-2 large avocados cut into cubes
  • Queso Fresco
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, garlic, onions and bell pepper.
  • Saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt, pepper, Sriracha and shredded chicken. Cook until chicken is heated through.
  • Fill each arepa with 2 tablespoons refried beans and ~½ cup of the chicken mixture. Repeat with remaining arepas.
  • Serve stuffed arepas with avocado, queso fresco and cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

*Sriracha, or hot sauce, is optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 30.9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg