Description
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy goodness and spicy flavor, perfect for any occasion. This salad features tender shredded chicken, crunchy jalapenos, and a rich dressing that combines cream cheese and mayonnaise. Whether served on crackers as an appetizer or wrapped in lettuce for a light lunch, this dish is sure to impress your guests at BBQs or potlucks. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy days while still making enough to feed a crowd. With customizable options to suit your taste preferences, this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad will become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 jalapenos
- 5 green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temp)
- 1/2 cup mayo (or plain Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese for healthier version)
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- kosher salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In an air fryer or skillet, cook chicken bacon until crispy. Crumble into pieces.
- Dice jalapenos and slice green onions.
- Blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled chicken bacon, jalapenos, green onions, and cheese.
- Add the cream cheese mixture and seasonings; mix well.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Air frying/Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg