Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar. A low-carb twist on the classic appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

03 - 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

05 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

11 - Salt and pepper to taste

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 seasoned cream cheese mixture.

05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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You get all the bold flavors of jalapeno poppers without the carbs or fuss of stuffing peppers
The creamy spicy combo keeps you satisfied for hours, making it perfect for meal prep or quick lunches

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The flavor gets better after a few hours in the fridge, so make it ahead if possible
Jalapeno heat varies, so always taste a small piece before adding the whole pepper

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Roast the jalapenos under the broiler for 5 minutes before chopping to mellow their sharpness and add a charred flavor
Mix everything except the bacon and stir that in at the end so it stays crisp