Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad kicks off with the bold Jalapeño Popper flavor and delivers a high-protein, low-carb bite. Tender shredded chicken meets creamy cream cheese and Greek yogurt, zippy lime, and diced jalapeños, plus turkey bacon for crunch. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or party appetizers, it stays satisfying in lettuce wraps or with veggie dippers while staying keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and crumbled turkey bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold creamy mixture into the chicken until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, on gluten-free crackers, or as a dip with veggies.
Notes
- Chill 30 minutes to meld flavors for best results.
- Great for meal prep and make-ahead lunches.
- Swap turkey bacon for regular bacon or omit for a lighter vegetarian option.
- Optional topping: chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 4 oz)
- Calories: Approximately 300 per serving
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad, High Protein, Low Carb, Turkey Bacon, Cream Cheese, Greek Yogurt, Jalapeños, Chicken Salad, Meal Prep