Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
A creamy and spicy chicken salad inspired by Wendy's jalapeño popper salad, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or cubed Leftover rotisserie chicken works wonderfully.
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Use good quality cheese for better flavor.
- 2-3 Fresh Jalapeños, diced Adjust based on heat preference.
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Or to taste.
- 1 cup Celery, diced For crunch.
- 4 cups Lettuce, chopped Your choice of variety.
Spices
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
- Garlic Powder A pinch for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook your chicken if you haven’t already, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, sliced green onions, and diced celery into the creamy mixture.
- Gently fold in the cooked chicken until fully coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Serve the salad on a bed of chopped lettuce.
Notes
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for improved flavor. Customize with corn, black beans, or diced bell peppers.