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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

A creamy and spicy chicken salad inspired by jalapeño poppers, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
Dressing
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup jalapeños diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
Cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill or cook the chicken until fully cooked, then shred it.
  2. Let the chicken cool before mixing it into the salad.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, and lime juice.
  2. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, green onions, red bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve cold as a main dish or as a filling for wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.

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