Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy, and flavorful low-carb dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Combining shredded chicken breast with cottage cheese, cheddar, fresh jalapenos, crispy bacon, and a zesty jalapeno-lime dressing, it’s a delicious keto-friendly recipe that delivers a satisfying punch of heat and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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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: Cook the chicken breast according to your preference—bake, boil, or grill until fully cooked. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions. Also, chop the fresh jalapenos as indicated.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything well to combine evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, chopped fresh jalapeno, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and the juice of two limes. Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared jalapeno dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad over fresh salad greens, on slices of keto-friendly bread, or simply enjoy it as is for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your preferred spice level.
- Use smoked bacon for added depth of flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cottage cheese and sour cream with your favorite non-dairy options, noting this will alter the keto profile slightly.
Keywords: Keto chicken salad, Jalapeno popper salad, Low carb chicken recipe, Cottage cheese chicken salad, Spicy chicken salad
