Description
A low-carb, protein-packed chicken salad that brings the flavors of jalapeno poppers into a healthy dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Start by shredding your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook your bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook your bacon until crispy.
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- Add the mix-ins: Fold in shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onion.
- Chill and serve: Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Plate and serve: Scoop servings onto crunchy lettuce leaves or in a wrap for a fun meal.
Notes
If you’re in a rush, you can skip the chilling step, but allowing the flavors to meld together will enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken salad, jalapeno popper, protein salad, low carb recipe