Description

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad is a creamy and spicy twist on traditional chicken salad, packed with flavor from jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken Salad:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy. Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños, green onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix until fully combined and chill for 15–20 minutes before serving. Serve in lettuce wraps, on sandwich rolls, with crackers, or over a salad.

Notes

For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce.
This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.