High Protein Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
Make this flavorful, high protein chicken salad that captures the creamy, cheesy, and spicy taste of your favorite jalapeno poppers. It is a great low carb lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 to 3 jalapenos, seeded and minced (adjust to your heat preference)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- Add the lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the cream cheese dressing over the shredded chicken. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold in the diced celery, red onion, minced jalapenos, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until all ingredients are distributed.
- Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or jalapenos if desired.
- Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use full-fat cream cheese.
- If you prefer less heat, remove all seeds and white pith from the jalapenos.
- Serve this high protein chicken salad over lettuce cups, with low carb crackers, or stuffed into bell peppers for a keto friendly meal.
- You can prepare the chicken ahead of time to speed up assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 135