Recipe | Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

Spice up your summer lunch routine with our Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad! This bold and creamy dish brings the heat with zesty jalapeños, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar all mixed into tender shredded chicken. Whether you pile it onto crisp lettuce for a low-carb option or tuck it into a sandwich or wrap, it’s a flavor-packed bite you won’t forget. 🔥🥗🌶️

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

• 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños

• 1 tablespoon juice from the jar of pickled jalapeños

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• chopped fresh cilantro for garnish,, optional

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1. Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir until smooth.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before eating.

3. Top with chopped cilantro if desired.

Recipe Courtesy of Spicy Southern Kitchen | View Full Recipe Here