🥕 Creamy Chicken & Carrot Spread
Serves 4–6 • Ready in 15 minutes (if chicken is already cooked)
🛒 Ingredients
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1 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
(rotisserie, poached, grilled, or leftover) -
1 cup carrots, finely shredded
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
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1–2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 small garlic clove, grated (optional)
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2–3 tbsp fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), chopped
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional add-ins:
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¼ cup finely diced celery
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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A pinch of smoked paprika
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A splash of hot sauce
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🔧 Instructions
1. Prep the base
In a medium bowl, mix together:
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cream cheese
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mayonnaise
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lemon juice
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mustard
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(optional) sour cream
Beat until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the chicken & carrots
Stir in:
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shredded chicken
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shredded carrots
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herbs
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(optional) garlic, celery, paprika, Parmesan
Mix well until the spread is evenly combined.
3. Taste & season
Add:
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salt
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black pepper
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extra lemon or mustard if you want more brightness or tang
4. Chill (optional but recommended)
Refrigerate 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
🥪 Ways to Serve It
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Sandwiches: spread on toasted bread with lettuce or cucumber
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Wraps: roll in a tortilla with spinach
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Dip: serve with crackers, pita chips, or veggie sticks
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Snack cups: spoon into celery sticks
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On toast: top with fresh dill or cracked pepper
🍽 Want variations?
I can make:
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A no-mayo version
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A spicy version
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A budget-friendly canned chicken version
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A spread for kids with mild flavors
Just tell me!
