Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy, crunchy, and spicy flavors that fits perfectly into your low-carb lifestyle. This satisfying salad combines juicy chicken breast with fresh veggies and cottage cheese, delivering a protein-packed meal that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Whether you’re serving it over leafy greens or packing it for lunch, this versatile dish is sure to impress. With its vibrant taste and easy preparation, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their mealtime without the carbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5 generous portions 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken breast using your preferred method until fully cooked. Shred and let cool.
- Prepare the veggies: Dice celery, slice green onions, and chop jalapenos.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with diced celery, green onions, jalapenos, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Make the dressing: Blend sour cream, lime juice, onion powder, garlic salt, and any remaining jalapenos until smooth.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve & enjoy: Serve over greens or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg