Description
A bold and nutritious chicken salad that combines creamy textures with a spicy kick from jalapeños and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or light mayo)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken, ensuring it’s tender and ready to absorb flavors.
- Prep the jalapeños by finely dicing them according to your spice preference.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and diced jalapeños carefully.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
This salad can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor and is versatile enough to be served in lettuce wraps or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, high protein, jalapeno popper, healthy recipe, salad recipe