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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

Spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad You’ll Crave Daily

Enjoy a spicy and healthy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad packed with flavor and protein, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 4 slices Bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Use as a lighter alternative to mayo.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Pepper jack can be used for extra heat.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) Optional.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks
  • Knife
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until tender, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice the jalapeños based on your heat preference, removing seeds for milder spice.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold in shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños to the dressing.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a deeper flavor, roast the jalapeños before adding. Cook bacon until very crispy to prevent sogginess in the salad.

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