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Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Spicy Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Delight

Enjoy this Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, a low-carb, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese and spicy jalapeños for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 2 medium Jalapeños diced, adjust for heat preference
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, can use vegan cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise can use vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can use regular paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cook chicken breast by boiling, grilling, or baking until fully cooked. Shred once tender.
  2. Combine Chicken and Cottage Cheese: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken and cottage cheese until well-coated.
  3. Add Jalapeños: Fold in diced jalapeños, adjusting for heat preference.
  4. Incorporate Cheese: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
  5. Make the Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir gently to coat.
  7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more jalapeños, salt, or pepper as needed.
  8. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Serve: Give the salad a stir and enjoy over greens, in wraps, or with low-carb crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Taste as you go to adjust flavors, and remember to maintain a creamy consistency before serving. This salad is best enjoyed cold.

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