Delicious Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad You’ll Crave Daily Recipe
This Delicious Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad combines creamy textures with a spicy kick, blending shredded chicken with cream cheese, jalapeños, and cheddar for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect as a snack or light meal, this salad is easy to prepare and sure to be a daily craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken (use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened before mixing)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (optional if using more cream cheese)
- 2 pieces Fresh Jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or any preferred cheese variety)
- 4 slices Bacon (can use turkey bacon or omit)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chives can be used as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (omit if not preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. This creates the creamy foundation for the salad.
- Add Chicken: Gently fold in the shredded cooked chicken until it is well-coated with the creamy mixture, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Incorporate Flavorful Ingredients: Mix in finely chopped jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Season to Taste: Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, and spices as necessary to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Garnish and Chill: Scoop the salad into a serving bowl and top with extra shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon pieces for added texture and flavor.
- Refrigerate: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad to firm up slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crispy crackers for an irresistible crunch!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
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