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Jalapeno Popper Chicken salad
5 from 2 votes

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad is creamy, high-protein, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup blended cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped jalapeños pickled or fresh
  • 2 tbsp cooked bacon chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
  • salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

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  • Blend the cottage cheese and mayo or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped jalapeños, bacon, cheddar, and the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.

Notes

  • Blended cottage cheese gives it a creamy texture and a protein boost without cream cheese. Blend it totally smooth.
  • Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • Pickled jalapeños are a bit milder than fresh. Use fresh for more heat.
  • For a tangier, higher protein version, use Greek yogurt in place of the mayo.
  • If making ahead, add the bacon just before serving to keep it crisp.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.4mg