Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful low-carb dish perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Combining tender shredded chicken breast with cottage cheese, fresh jalapenos, crispy bacon, and a zesty jalapeno dressing, this salad delivers a satisfying blend of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors while keeping it keto-friendly and packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken and Salad Ingredients
- 1 large Chicken Breast
- 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- Juice of 2 Limes
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Prepare the chicken breast by your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until fully cooked. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions. Chop the fresh jalapenos needed for the salad mixture.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled cooked bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir all ingredients well to distribute evenly.
- Make the Jalapeno Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the blended jalapeno dressing over the prepared salad mixture. Gently toss everything together to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy the jalapeno popper chicken salad over fresh salad greens, on keto bread, or simply as is for a delicious low-carb meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the spiciness of the salad according to your preference.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooled before adding to the salad to maintain the creamy texture of the cottage cheese and dressing.
- If you prefer, use baked or air-fried chicken breast for a healthier cooking option.
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