Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad that combines tender shredded chicken breast with spicy jalapenos, crispy bacon, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a low-carb, high-protein meal that can be served on salad greens, keto bread, or enjoyed on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- 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 Chicken: Cook the chicken breast using your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until it is fully cooked. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces, then set it aside to cool.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos as directed to prepare the fresh crisp elements for the salad.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Make Dressing: Place the sour cream, chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Blend the mixture until the dressing becomes smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the freshly blended jalapeno dressing over the chicken salad mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Serve the keto jalapeno popper chicken salad over salad greens, spread it on keto bread, or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Notes
- Cooking the chicken breast can be done by baking, boiling, or grilling, depending on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your spice tolerance.
- Bacon can be cooked ahead of time to save preparation time.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and sour cream with suitable alternatives.
Keywords: Keto chicken salad, jalapeno popper salad, low carb chicken salad, cottage cheese chicken, spicy chicken salad, keto lunch recipe
