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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad

High protein chicken salad with a creamy roasted salsa verde sauce is healthy, flavorful, and perfect for quick meals or on the go!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked & chopped chicken
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup roasted salsa verde
  • 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinse and drained
  • 2 scallions, sliced (tops and bottoms separated)
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
  • Extra cheddar cheese for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Start by making the sauce.
  • Add the cottage cheese, salsa, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
  • Add the chopped chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the beans, cheddar cheese, white part of the scallions, and sauce to the chicken.
  • Optional step. If you want to add extra salsa verde, you can do it now or after you've mixed the salad and tasted it.
  • Mix the chicken salad thoroughly but gently.
  • When the ingredients are thoroughly combined, taste and adjust for salt.
  • To serve, I like to sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese, the top of the scallions, and additional crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g

Notes

This works well as a hot dip without turning on your oven. Here’s how.
  1. Shred some extra cheddar cheese into the chicken salad and mix well.
  2. Spoon the desired amount of chicken salad into a microwave-safe dish.
  3. Microwave and 30-second increments, stirring in between.
  4. Continue until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted.
  5. For a cheesy top, sprinkle some extra cheese before microwaving it the final time.
If you prefer not to use the microwave, transfer the chicken salad to a small baking dish, sprinkle the top with extra cheese, and bake it at 350°F until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. 
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