Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making a delicious Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to adjust the number of jalapeños according to your spice preference. You know your taste buds best!
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to taste for desired spiciness.
- Great for meal prep or as a party dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg