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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

A creamy, spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 596 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • ⅓ cup pickled jalapeños diced
  • 1 fresh jalapeno diced and seeds removed
  • 6 strips crispy bacon chopped
  • ⅓ cup green onion diced (mostly green, some white parts)
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • ⅔ cup cheddar cheese shredded

Dressing

  • ½ block cream cheese softened (4 ounces)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons juice from jar of pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon powdered ranch seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by making the dressing in the base of a large mixing bowl. Combine the softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream.
  • Add the ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and juice from the pickled jalapeños - starting with 2 tablespoons. Taste and adjust, adding more if needed. Mix well until smooth.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients: shredded chicken, pickled and fresh jalapeños, bacon, red onions, green onions, and cheddar.
  • Toss all the ingredients with the dressing to coat everything evenly.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

To quickly soften cream cheese: Add it onto a plate and microwave in 10-second bursts until it's softened, about 30-40 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 43gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1168mgSugar: 2g
Keyword bacon salad, chicken salad, easy chicken salad, Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad, jalapeno salad
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