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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad for a Spicy Creamy Delight

Discover a creamy, mildly spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese for a lighter option, use lite or fat-free cream cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder no substitutions suggested
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder no substitutions suggested
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt table salt can be used if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste or try white pepper for a different flavor
Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken opt for shredded or chunked rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese try Monterey Jack for a different taste experience
  • ½ cup bacon substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter option or skip for vegetarian diets
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers use roasted red peppers as an alternative and adjust for preferred spiciness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper into the creamy mixture; blend on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Fold in cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeño peppers until evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. After chilling, stir the salad gently and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds or using fewer peppers. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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