Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and jalapenos. Perfect low-carb meal ready in 30 minutes.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

→ Dairy

06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Add cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
04 - Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the crispy bacon and spicy kick of jalapeno poppers without any of the messy prep work
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge for days making it the ultimate meal prep secret weapon
02 -
  • The heat level varies wildly between jalapenos so always taste a tiny bit before adding them all
  • Cold ingredients blend better so pop everything in the fridge for 15 minutes before mixing
03 -
  • Wear gloves when chopping jalapenos or you will regret it hours later
  • Reserve some bacon and green onions to sprinkle on top for that Instagram worthy finish