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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Zesty Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad That's Irresistibly Creamy

Enjoy this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad that combines creamy textures and mildly spicy flavors for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper
For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded; or Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
  • 1/2 cup Bacon crumbled crispy; turkey bacon for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeño Peppers diced; remove seeds for less heat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper; blend until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  4. Add diced jalapeños and fold into the mixture thoroughly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to chill.
  6. After chilling, stir gently and serve in lettuce wraps, as a sandwich filling, or on its own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing for the best texture.

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