Description
A unique and nutritious twist on traditional chicken salad, combining the flavors of jalapeno poppers with protein-rich ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 Fresh Jalapenos, chopped
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start with your cooked chicken. Shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spice It Up: Add chopped jalapenos, garlic powder, and paprika to the cheese mixture. Stir until combined.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Gently fold until evenly mixed.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle in salt and pepper and stir gently. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese and avocado for cream cheese. This dish can also be served in lettuce wraps or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
