Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Print View)
Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and jalapenos. Perfect low-carb meal ready in 30 minutes.
# What You 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
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 - Combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Beat together until completely smooth and well incorporated, creating a uniform creamy foundation.
02 - Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the creamy base. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Add the shredded chicken breast, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the seasoned base.
04 - Using a spatula or large spoon, gently fold all ingredients together until evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Avoid over-mixing to maintain texture.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed. Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get all the flavors of stuffed jalapeno poppers without the fuss of actually stuffing anything
- The creamy, spicy, smoky combo keeps you satisfied for hours thanks to all that protein and healthy fat
02 -
- This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight
- The cream cheese firms up when chilled, so let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving leftovers
03 -
- Roast your jalapenos under the broiler for five minutes before chopping to mellow their raw edge
- Chop all your mix-ins to roughly the same size so every bite has the same texture experience