Description
A creamy, zesty, and low-carb chicken salad infused with the bold flavors of jalapeno poppers, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 large Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded or diced
3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
2 Celery Stalks, diced
2 Green Onions, sliced
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno (for salad)
5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno (for dressing)
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
Juice of 2 Limes
Instructions
Step 1: If you haven't already, cook the chicken breast until done, then shred or dice it and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cottage cheese, diced celery, sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh jalapeño (for the salad).
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh jalapeño (for the dressing), fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5: Gently fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Step 6: Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Notes
For a smoother dressing, you can blend the cottage cheese briefly before adding it to the chicken. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your preferred spice level – remove seeds for less heat, leave them in for more. Leftovers are excellent for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
