Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad that combines the deliciousness of jalapeno poppers with nutritious ingredients, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Lettuce leaves (for wraps, optional)
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, cooked and crumbled bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Add chopped jalapenos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Scoop the chicken salad into lettuce wraps or enjoy on its own.
Notes
For added spice, include more jalapenos or use pickled jalapenos. Substitute bacon with turkey bacon to lower fat content. Experiment with cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg