Here’s a simple and tasty Creamy Chicken and Carrot Spread—perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or wraps 🥕🍗
Creamy Chicken & Carrot Spread
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup cooked carrots, finely grated or mashed
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional extras:
- 1–2 tbsp chopped celery for crunch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken and carrots.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Adjust consistency
- Add a little more mayo or yogurt if you want it looser.
- Chill
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve
- Spread on bread, crackers, wraps, or use as a dip.
Tips
- Cooked carrots can be boiled, steamed, or roasted for extra flavor.
- Shredded chicken can be leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Add spices like paprika, garlic powder, or curry powder for a twist.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can give you a healthier version with Greek yogurt, or a sweet-savory version with a hint of honey.
