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Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

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This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is creamy, spicy, and packed with protein. It combines shredded chicken, cottage cheese, fresh jalapenos, turkey bacon, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, meal prep, or as a flavorful side dish.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 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 breast using your preferred method: bake, boil, or grill. Once fully cooked, let it cool slightly, then shred and chop into small pieces.

  • Dice the celery, slice the green onions, and finely chop the fresh jalapenos.

  • Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, onions, jalapenos, turkey bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well to mix evenly.

  • In a food processor or blender, add sour cream, additional chopped jalapenos, cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Pour the jalapeno dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss until all ingredients are coated evenly.

  • Chill the salad for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  • Serve as is, over salad greens, or inside keto wraps.

Notes

  • For a milder version, remove jalapeno seeds or reduce the amount used.

  • Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut if you don’t want to cook chicken breast.

  • Do not freeze; the dairy ingredients will separate.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes