Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable)
Creamy, spicy chicken with bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar in 30 minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
→ Dairy & Condiments
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat together until completely smooth and well blended, creating a uniform creamy base for the salad.
02 - Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the base.
03 - Add the cooked shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the seasoned base.
04 - Gently fold all ingredients together using a spatula or spoon, taking care not to overmix. Continue until every component is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed. Serve immediately over lettuce, in low-carb wraps, or chill for later serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about jalapeno poppers transformed into a meal you can eat with a fork
- Ready in thirty minutes and keeps beautifully for meal prep lunches all week
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- Cold ingredients will make the cream cheese seize up, so let everything come to room temperature first
- The flavors get better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight
03 -
- Double the recipe because it disappears faster than you expect
- Reserve some crumbled bacon and green onions to sprinkle on top