BACON RANCH CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS:

-2 large Hot House tomatoes

-2 large chicken breasts (I used rotisserie)

-6 pieces cooked bacon

-1/3 cup plain greek yogurt

-1/3 cup sour cream

-Juice from 1/2 large lemon

-1&1/2 tsp ranch seasoning powder

-Salt/pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Shred chicken and place into a large bowl. Combine with greek yogurt, sour cream and ranch powder. Crumble 4 pieces of bacon and add to chicken mixture. Squeeze in lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Using a knife, carve a circle into the top of the tomato leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh on the outside so the tomato does not fall apart. Using a spoon, hollow out the center of the tomato and scrape all of the flesh/seeds out.

3. Fill tomato with chicken salad and top with one piece of crumbled bacon. Repeat with second tomato and last piece of bacon.

TIP* Since this recipe calls for no mayo, it can get slightly dry to longer it sits. If the salad looks too dry or you want a creamier consistency, add more sour cream/greek yogurt until your desired texture is reached.

NOTE* If you are not a fan of tomatoes this chicken salad is GREAT inside of lettuce wraps, or just by itself. If you are not doing low carb, it will go great with anything.

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