Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar. Ready in 30 minutes for keto and low-carb meals.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

03 - 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

05 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

11 - Salt and pepper to taste

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.

02 - Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated.

03 - Add the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.

04 - Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.

05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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The combination of creamy and spicy hits every single craving button without any of the carb guilt
It keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, actually getting better as the flavors meld together
People who think keto food is boring will change their minds instantly after one bite

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Roasting the jalapenos first completely transforms the flavor from sharp spicy to smoky and complex
The salad needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors really come together
Double the recipe if you are meal prepping because it disappears faster than you expect

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Let your cream cheese sit on the counter for a full hour before starting to ensure zero lumps
Cook your bacon in the oven on a parchment lined sheet for the easiest cleanup
Double the jalapenos if you love heat but remove all the membranes for a milder version