Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken salad with jalapenos, bacon, and cheddar. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll 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 - Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.

02 - Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir until seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the base.

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

04 - Gently fold all ingredients together using a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.

05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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The combination of creamy, smoky, and just enough heat keeps you coming back for bite after bite
It's one of those rare keto dishes that feels completely indulgent while staying perfectly on plan

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Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here—cold cream cheese creates tiny stubborn lumps that never fully blend
The flavors need at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to really meld together and taste their absolute best

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Chop the jalapenos and celery finely so you get flavor in every single bite without overwhelming texture
This actually tastes better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it the night before you need it