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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

Irresistible Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad for Flavor Lovers

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Enjoy a unique blend of flavors with this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad, packed with chicken, bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Cooked Chicken Breasts best when poached or baked
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon ensure bacon is crispy
  • 4 medium Fresh Green Jalapenos diced, cut one into slices for garnish
  • 1.5 cups Orange Cheddar Cheese divided; mix in 1 cup, reserve 1/2 cup for topping
For the Dressing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool, then crumble.
  2. Shred the cooled chicken breasts finely using forks or a stand mixer, aiming for about 4 cups of tender pieces.
  3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise; beat until smooth. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Fold shredded chicken into the cream cheese sauce. Add diced jalapenos, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 3/4 of the bacon. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon, reserved cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapeno.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool chicken before mixing to maintain the creamy texture. Serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.

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