High Protein Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
A delicious and healthy fusion of jalapeno poppers and chicken salad, packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in your cooked shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, and crumbled bacon.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve as desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 60mg