Discover the Ultimate Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Recipe for a Spicy, Low-Carb Delight
A creamy, spicy chicken salad perfect for a low-carb lunch or dinner, featuring bold flavors from jalapeno, bacon, and cheddar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
2.5 pounds chicken breast, cooked and chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook chicken using your preferred method, such as poaching in water for 15-20 minutes, then chop and set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy, then chop. Seed and chop the jalapeno.
In a large bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add chopped bacon, jalapeno, and shredded cheddar, stirring to incorporate.
Chill and serve cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 557 per serving