Here’s a delicious and easy Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread — perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or wraps.
🥕🍗 Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 2 cups)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded or chopped
- 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 1–2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional, for freshness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Chicken
- Shred or finely chop the cooked chicken.
- For a smoother texture, pulse lightly in a food processor.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Base
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Combine Ingredients
- Stir in the shredded chicken and grated carrots.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Spread on sandwich bread, croissants, or wraps
- Serve with crackers or toast points
- Fill lettuce cups for a light snack
- Use as a dip for raw veggies
🔥 Variations
- Sweet & savory: Add 1–2 tsp honey or a handful of raisins.
- Crunchy: Mix in finely chopped celery or walnuts.
- Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Herb boost: Add dill, basil, or chives.
- Lighter version: Substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style version that’s ultra-smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced for spreading or dipping.
