Description
A spicy and creamy chicken salad inspired by jalapeño poppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, and crumbled bacon. Stir until well combined.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred spice level.
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
