Southwest Chicken Jalapeño Popper Salad

Laura Neff
December 18, 2020
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A filling chicken salad inspired by the flavors of a jalapeño popper.

4
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
black pepper, to taste
1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 pint grapes tomatoes (about 16) sliced in half
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
tortilla strips
pickled jalapenos
Jalapeno Popper Dressing:
4 ounce cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup fresh or pickled jalapenos
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
black pepper, to taste

Add all of the ingredients into a food processor and process until well blended.

Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

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Nutritions

Calories
1714

Sodium
559mg
23% DV

Fat
93g
143% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
13g
54% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
1160

Sodium
2401mg
100% DV

Fat
45g
70% DV

Protein
82g
165% DV

Carbs
107g
36% DV

Fiber
10g
40% DV