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This Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is quick and simple. It uses shredded chicken, bacon, jalapenos, and cottage cheese. You can make it fast for lunch or a snack. If you like similar flavors, try this jalapeno popper chicken salad with cottage cheese for another easy idea.
why make this recipe
You make this recipe because it is fast, filling, and tasty. It has protein from chicken and cottage cheese and a spicy bite from jalapeno. It needs few ingredients and takes little time. It works for meal prep or a quick plate.
how to make Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Follow simple steps. Mix the main ingredients and taste for salt and pepper. Chill if you want a cooler salad. Garnish with green onions for a fresh finish.
Ingredients :
- chicken breast, shredded
- bacon, cooked and crumbled
- jalapenos, diced
- cottage cheese
- salt
- pepper
- green onions, chopped
Directions :
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, diced jalapenos, and cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
how to serve Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers. It works as a filling for wraps or stuffed avocados. For a sweet and savory plate idea, pair it with a light fruit salad like the blackberry cottage cheese chicken salad.
how to store Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days. Stir before serving. Do not freeze cottage cheese mixture; texture will change.
tips to make Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
- Use cooled cooked chicken for best texture.
- Remove seeds from jalapeno for less heat.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese if you want a thicker salad.
- Cook bacon crisp so it stays crunchy in the salad.
- For another bacon twist, see this jalapeno popper chicken salad with bacon for ideas.
variation (if any)
- Add diced celery for crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt mixed with cottage cheese for creamier texture.
- Swap jalapeno for pickled banana peppers for milder heat.
- Add shredded cheddar for more cheese flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Shred it and use it the same way.
Q: How spicy is this salad?
A: Heat depends on the jalapeno. Remove seeds to make it mild.
Q: Is this low carb?
A: Yes. It has low carbs and high protein.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes. Make it a day ahead and keep it chilled.
Conclusion
For a keto-friendly take on this flavor combo, see Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad.
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Bacon Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: High Protein, Low Carb
Description
A quick and simple salad featuring shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, diced jalapenos, and cottage cheese. Perfect for lunch or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, diced jalapenos, and cottage cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use cooled cooked chicken. To reduce heat, remove seeds from jalapeno. Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese for a thicker salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, easy salad, protein salad, quick meals, bacon salad