High Protein Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Recipe You'll Love

High Protein Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Recipe

High Protein Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Recipe You'll Love

Try this High Protein Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Recipe that combines chicken, bacon, and jalapeños for a healthy, flavorful dish.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Salad

3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie or poach chicken breasts.
2-4 pieces Jalapeños Fresh, roasted, or pickled depending on spice level.
6 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled.
1 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with light mayo.
4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easier mixing.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar preferred.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
optional Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) For garnish.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting board
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook and shred the chicken, using rotisserie chicken or poaching chicken breasts until fully cooked.
Finely dice the jalapeños, removing seeds for milder flavor if desired, and add to the bowl of shredded chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fold in the chicken, jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese into the yogurt dressing until well combined.
Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve in lettuce wraps, on whole grain crackers, or straight from the bowl.

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