Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
A creamy and spicy salad combining the flavors of jalapeno poppers and tender chicken, perfect for lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapenos, green onions, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on lettuce leaves as a salad or as a filling in a sandwich.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a bit of shredded cheese. If you like it spicier, leave some seeds in the jalapenos or add a dash of hot sauce. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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