Description
A creamy, flavorful chicken salad with a hint of heat from jalapeños, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until evenly combined.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or in a low-carb wrap.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the chicken salad a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg