Jalapeno Chicken Spread
Spice up your snack game with this irresistibly creamy Jalapeno Chicken Spread—a perfect balance of heat, savory flavor, and rich texture! Made with tender shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and a kick of finely diced jalapenos, this quick and easy recipe packs bold flavor into every bite. Enhanced with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky paprika, and an optional touch of fresh cilantro, this spread is ideal for entertaining or snacking. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile appetizer that pairs beautifully with crackers, bread, or crisp veggie sticks. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a satisfying treat, this jalapeno chicken dip will be your go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 3 medium Jalapenos, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded chicken, finely diced jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Stir all the ingredients together until fully incorporated. Make sure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
If desired, fold in the chopped fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Jalapeno Chicken Spread with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.3 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.7 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 894 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 3267 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 192.1 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1111 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
