Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
Make a creamy, spicy chicken salad that tastes like your favorite appetizer. This recipe is high in protein and easy to prepare for lunch or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh or pickled jalapenos (remove seeds for less heat)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat it until smooth.
- Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the bowl. Mix until the dressing base is fully combined and creamy.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until it is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Gently mix in the cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, crumbled bacon, and green onion.
- Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- For an even quicker preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Serve this salad over lettuce cups, with low-carb crackers, or in bell pepper halves for a keto-friendly meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 110
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