Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Recipe

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Recipe is a quick, easy low carb lunch or dinner. Chicken salad dressed up with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and jalapeño.

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Low Carb Chicken Salad

This low carb chicken salad is so indulgent and satisfying you won’t miss the carbs. Enjoy on top of a salad or in a low carb tortilla to keep it Keto. Or enjoy on a bread or croissant for a tasty meal.

All the great flavors of jalapeno poppers in chicken salad.

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Ingredients Needed For Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad (screenshot for grocery list)

  • Chicken Breast 
  • Cream Cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Garlic Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Bacon
  • Jalapeno
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

How To Make Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

  1. Cook chicken using preferred method. I usually poach chicken for chicken salad (simmer in water 15-20 minutes). Chop and set aside.
  2. Prep bacon and chop jalapeno.
  3. Combine chicken, cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Stir in chopped bacon, jalapeños and shredded cheddar.
  5. Serve cold.

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Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad Recipe

This Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad Recipe is a quick, easy low carb lunch or dinner. Chicken salad dressed up with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and jalapeño.
4.46 from 53 votes
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Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno popper chicken salad, keto chicken salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 557kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 Lbs Chicken Breast - cooked & chopped
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese - softened
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • Pinch Salt/Pepper
  • 4 Slices Cooked Bacon - chopped
  • 1 Large Jalapeno - seeded & chopped
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Cook chicken using preferred method. I usually poach chicken for chicken salad (simmer in water 15-20 minutes). Chop and set aside.
  • Prep bacon and chop jalapeno.
  • Combine chicken, cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  • Stir in chopped bacon, jalapeños and shredded cheddar.
    Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 535mg | Sugar: 1g
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