Description
A flavorful and protein-packed dish featuring shredded chicken, jalapeños, and cheese, perfect for a savory snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook chicken by poaching in simmering water or use rotisserie chicken. Once cooled, shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños for milder heat, or leave intact for spiciness. Dice jalapeños finely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños into the dressing. Mix gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve chilled.
Notes
- Can be served as a filling for lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or stuffed avocados.
- Pairs well with crackers and raw vegetables.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to taste for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg