Description
A delightful salad combining crunchy bacon, tender chicken, and zesty jalapeños in a creamy dressing, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or light mayo)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook & shred chicken: Use either rotisserie or poach fresh breasts and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep jalapeños: Dice your jalapeños according to your spice preference, fresh or pickled.
- Make dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and diced jalapeños into the dressing.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This salad keeps well for meal prep and can be served in various ways like lettuce wraps or stuffed in avocados.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg