Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and jalapenos—perfect for keto and low-carb meals.

# What You Need:

→ 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 & Condiments

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 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
03 - Add the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
04 - Gently fold the 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creaminess of traditional jalapeno poppers without the breading guilt
  • Meal prep friendly and actually gets better after a day in the fridge
02 -
  • Roasting the jalapenos first adds this incredible charred flavor that transforms the whole dish
  • The salad needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge for flavors to really meld together
03 -
  • Use paper towels to blot excess moisture from the chicken after shredding
  • Chop the jalapenos and celery into tiny, uniform pieces for the best texture

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