Jalapeo Popper Chicken Salad is made with seasoned chicken, jalapeos, crispy bacon and cheese in a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or all by itself!CHICKEN SALAD BURSTING WITH FLAVOR!Who doesnt love a good chicken salad recipe? Sometimes I just want to change it up and get a little creative. So, I made this Jalapeo Popper Chicken Salad! You only need 10 minutes of prep work, and honestly, the hardest part is waiting the hour for it to chill to let all the flavors meld together! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:How should I serve this chicken salad? This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad is great served by itself, on your favorite buns, on croissants, on lettuce as an unwhich, or with crackers. What kind of chicken is best to use? I used a rotisserie chicken since its easy to use and often on hand. Any leftover chicken would work, or you can use canned chicken. Youll need at least two of the 12.5 ounce cans. Additionally, you could grab the cooked, pulled chicken in the deli section of Walmart. Sams Club and Costco also sell their rotisserie chickens already pulled off the bone and packaged in the refrigerated section too. Can I double this recipe? Certainly. You just need to make sure you have a bowl big enough. Is this spicy? I do not consider this super spicy and I am sensitive to heat. I LOVE jalapeos, but my acid reflux does not. So I like using Tamed Jalapeno Slices sold by Mezzetta (not a paid affiliate link.) They bring all the flavors of jalapeos without being spicy. How long are leftovers good for? Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) cream cheese softened to room temperature. Need to soften it quickly? Try these tips to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly if you need them. mayonnaise I prefer Hellmans, Blue Plate or JFG. If youve followed me for a while, you know I detest Miracle Whip ha. It is NOT mayonnaise, it is a dressing and I think it makes everything way too tangy but I am not judging at all if you love it and you can certainly use it. garlic salt if you dont have garlic salt, you can use garlic powder then just adjust the salt as necessaryjuice from the jar of pickled jalapenos see my Frequently Asked Questions above for the kind of jalapeos I like to use.shredded cooked chicken You can use a rotisserie chicken, you can boil some or you can even roast some chicken breasts like I do for my Chicken Salad. diced red onion you can swap these out for green onions or you could even use pickled red onions. They are a bit less pungent. Quick note: if you love that crunch of red onions but arent a fan of the strong taste, soak the diced red onions in some ice water. This removes some of that pungency but keeps the crunch and flavor.chopped pickled jalapenos or you can use chopped fresh jalapeos if thats what you prefer.slices bacon I prefer freshly cooked bacon. You could use the packaged bacon pieces if you prefer but I think you get the best flavor with freshly cooked. shredded cheddar cheese you can use whatever cheese you enjoy. I think Colby jack, Monterey Jack and gouda would all work well here. sliced fresh jalapeo This is totally optional. If I am serving this to a crowd, I like to put a few slices on top just so folks know what theyre getting into. HOW TO MAKE JALAPEO POPPER CHICKEN SALAD:In a bowl stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic salt, jalapeno juice and black pepper.Stir until smooth and well blended. In a larger bowl mix together the chicken, red onion, jalapeos, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixtureand stir until combined.Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour Optional: top with fresh jalapeo slices before serving.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Jalapeo Popper DipJalapeno Popper Butter Swim BiscuitsJalapeno Popper PinwheelsJalapeno Popper CheeseballJalapeo Popper WontonsJalapeno Popper Chicken CasseroleBaked Jalapeo Popper PinwheelsAir Fryer Jalapeo PoppersCrock Pot Jalapeo Popper Corn Dip PrintJalapeo Popper Chicken SaladJalapeo Popper Chicken Salad is made with seasoned chicken, jalapeos, crispy bacon and cheese in a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or all by itself!Course Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesChill Time 1 hour hourTotal Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 766kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature cup mayonnaise teaspoon garlic salt1 Tablespoon juice from the jar of pickled jalapenos teaspoon black pepper3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken cup diced red onion cup chopped pickled jalapenos8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded cheddar cheesesliced fresh jalapeno (for serving, optional)InstructionsIn a bowl stir together 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 Tablespoon juice from the jar of pickled jalapenos and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.In a larger bowl mix together 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until combined.Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour Optional: top with sliced fresh jalapeno before serving. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 766kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 66g | Sodium: 1255mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g