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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

A delightful twist on traditional chicken salad, combining creamy goodness with a zesty kick of jalapeños.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by boiling, baking, or grilling it. Once cooked, let it cool and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and sliced green onions. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix until evenly combined.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning or spice level as desired.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

This salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with low-carb crackers.

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