Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hrs
Servings: 8
Author: Nicole

Ingredients

• 2 Lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (pounded to an even thickness)
• Olive Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 4 Jalapeños (stems/seeds removed, sliced in half lengthwise)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise (or sub with sour cream)
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Cooked Bacon
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Place chicken in large baking dish. Coat with olive oil, salt/pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and cumin. Cover baking dish with foil.
3. Place jalapeños in a separate smaller baking dish. Coat with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with foil.
4. Bake chicken and jalapeños at the same time. Remove jalapeños after 30 minutes. Let cool then chop.
5. Continue to cook chicken until it reaches an internal temp of 165°F (typically 45-60 minutes total, depending on size and thickness) Remove chicken from oven and let cool.
6. Transfer chicken to large bowl and shred with two forks. Add chopped jalapeños, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and bacon. Stir until combined. Salt and pepper to taste then gently stir in shredded cheddar.
7. Serve in wraps, sandwiches, on top of salad, crackers or alone.

source:https://wonkywonderful.com

CRAB SALAD (SEAFOOD SALAD)

CRAB SALAD (SEAFOOD SALAD)

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
PREP:10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME:10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound imitation crab (krab) meat
• 1 shallot, minced (you can use red onion if you need)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl add all the ingredients together gently, stirring until well coated.
2. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

source:https://dinnerthendessert.com

Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli Apple Salad

Yield: About 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups small diced broccoli florets
• 2 small gala apples , cored and diced
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup matchstick carrots , roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Dressing

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup Hellman's or Best Foods Mayonnaise (full fat)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp honey
• Salt

Instructions
For the dressing:

1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey and season with salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp). Chill until ready to use.

For the salad:

1. In a salad bowl toss together broccoli, apples, walnuts, carrots, raisins or cranberries and red onion. Pour in dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Recipe source: inspired by Hellman's and my apple coleslaw and broccoli cauliflower salad