Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread – A Hidden Gem You’ll Want to Save

About This Recipe

This savory spread combines cooked chicken and carrots blended with cream cheese and seasonings. It functions as a versatile dip, sandwich filling, or cracker topping requiring minimal preparation time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Uses simple, readily available ingredients

Requires no special cooking skills

Versatile for different serving occasions

Easily adjustable seasoning intensity

Provides protein and vegetable content

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (150g)

1 cup cooked carrots, mashed (150g)

4 oz cream cheese, softened (115g)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Step by Step Instructions

Ensure chicken and carrots are fully cooked and cooled to room temperature.

In food processor, combine chicken and carrots. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Process until smooth.

Scrape down sides of bowl. Add dill if using. Process for 15 seconds until fully incorporated.

Transfer mixture to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

FAQ

Can I use raw carrots?

No. Carrots must be cooked until soft to blend properly and achieve smooth texture.

Can I substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise?

Yes. Plain Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise using equal measurement.

Is canned chicken acceptable?

Yes. Drained canned chicken may be used if fresh cooked chicken is unavailable.

You Must Know

All ingredients must be completely cooled before blending

Consistency thickens during refrigeration

Seasoning intensity increases after chilling

Food processor required for proper texture

Storage Tips

Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 4 days

Do not freeze – texture becomes grainy when thawed

Keep refrigerated until serving time

Discard if left at room temperature over 2 hours