Here’s a quick and tasty Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread 🥕🍗—perfect on sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip.
Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 cup grated carrots (raw or lightly steamed)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
- If using raw carrots, grate them finely. For softer texture, lightly steam or sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Shred cooked chicken into small pieces.
- Mix
- In a bowl, combine chicken, carrots, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard.
- Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Season
- Add salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Taste and adjust.
- Chill
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve
- Spread on bread, crackers, or use as a dip for veggies.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of garlic powder.
- Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days.
If you want, I can also give a hot baked version that turns it into a creamy, melty dip—great for parties or game day.
Do you want me to share that version?
