Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad!

For my first recipe post, I'm going to share one of my favorites. It's a chicken salad with a spicy kick. This slightly spicy concoction works great as a meal with some whole grain bread or as a wrap; or as a protein packed snack with some crackers or toast. And at only 166 calories per 1/2cup, does it really get any better than that? Well, I will let you be the judge of that.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

* Pictured with 2 slices Dave's Killer Bread and fresh baby spinach. 389 calories, 11 grams of fat, 48g carb, and 31g of protein for the whole sandwich!



4 cups cooked boneless/skinless chicken breasts- shredded or chopped
1 jalapeno pepper- seeded and minced (if you want it spicier, leave in some seeds)
1 small onion- minced (about 1/3 cup)
3 cloves fresh garlic- minced
8 oz low fat cream cheese (room temperature for easier mixing)
1/4 cup pecorino Romano cheese- shredded (shredded Parmesan would also work)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and for best flavor, refrigerate overnight.


Now, here is the nutritional breakdown for you.

Per 1/2 cup serving

Calories- 166.6
Fat- 7.9g
    Sat-4.7g
    Poly-.4g
    Mono-2.2g
Cholesterol- 58.4mg
Sodium- 212.6mg
Carbs-3.5
Fiber-.2g
Sugars-.2g
Protein- 19.2g



Please comment and let me know if you make any changes that improve it. I would love input! Hope you enjoy!