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Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful, protein-packed dish combining tender shredded chicken breast with creamy cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, fresh vegetables, and a zesty jalapeno-lime dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a satisfying snack, it can be served on salad greens, keto bread, or enjoyed on its own. The fresh cilantro and bacon add extra layers of taste and texture, making this salad both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 large Chicken Breast

Cheeses

  • 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • Juice of 2 Limes

Meat

  • 5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Prepare the chicken breast by your preferred method—baking, boiling, or grilling—until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and shred the chicken into small pieces. Allow it to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos finely to ensure even distribution in the salad.
  3. 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 everything thoroughly so the ingredients are evenly mixed.
  4. Make Jalapeno Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add the sour cream, extra chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, lime juice, onion powder, and garlic salt. Blend these ingredients until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  5. Mix Salad with Dressing: Pour the freshly made jalapeno dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all components of the salad.
  6. Serve: Serve the cheese chicken salad chilled. It works beautifully over a bed of fresh salad greens, spread on keto-friendly bread, or simply enjoyed on its own as a delicious, low-carb meal.

Notes

  • You can cook the chicken breast using whichever method suits your taste—baking, grilling, or boiling are all excellent choices.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the dressing according to your preferred spice level.
  • For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option if desired.

Keywords: Cheese Chicken Salad, Jalapeno Chicken Salad, Low Carb Chicken Salad, Keto Chicken Salad, Creamy Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad with Bacon

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