Description
A creamy and tangy chicken salad featuring jalapeños for a delightful kick, perfect for gatherings or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken and softened cream cheese in a large bowl.
- Fold in the diced celery and pickled jalapeños until evenly blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting until desired flavor is reached.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare in advance and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For a twist, consider adding roasted spices to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, jalapeno, creamy salad, summer recipes, picnic food