Here’s a simple and delicious Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread recipe — perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip 🥕🍗
🥕 Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated (or finely diced and cooked until soft)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or dill, finely chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the carrot:
- If raw, steam or boil until soft, then let cool.
- Grate or finely chop the carrot for easy mixing.
2️⃣ Mix the base:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth.
3️⃣ Add chicken and carrot:
- Fold in shredded chicken and grated carrot until evenly combined.
4️⃣ Season:
- Add salt, pepper, and optional herbs to taste.
5️⃣ Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
🌟 Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of paprika.
- Make it lighter: Substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can also give a baked version that turns this spread into crispy stuffed chicken rolls — perfect for a party appetizer.
Do you want me to share that version?
