Chicken spread sandwich

Easy Chicken spread sandwich that is delicious and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

If you’re on the hunt for a recipe that will please adults, kids and any picky eaters, this chicken spread is the answer!

We’ve been making these chicken spread sandwiches for years, and it is always a hit no matter the occasion! They used to be a staple for our family, whether for school events, potlucks, birthday parties, or any gathering where we needed to feed a crowd!

In this Post:

• Why you’ll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How to make Chicken Spread Sandwich?
• Tips for Recipe
• What to serve with Chicken Spread Sandwiches?
• More easy snack and appetizer recipes

Why you’ll love this recipe

These easy chicken spread sandwiches are the perfect way to feed a crowd!

• They’re easy to make with freshly cooked chicken, or leftover chicken or even rotisserie chicken!
• Flavored with only salt and pepper so they’re loved by kids and adults alike.
• The spread can be prepared ahead of time, making this simple to assemble when you want to serve them.

Recipes you’ll love

If you’re looking for more crowd-pleasing snacks and appetizer ideas, here are some of our favorites:

• Beef Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
• Butter Chicken Paratha Roll
• Bun Kabab: Shami Kabab Sandwich with Green Imli Chutney

Ingredients & Notes

• Chicken – we usually use boiled chicken breasts for this recipe. You can also use a rotisserie chicken and shred it to make this a quicker recipe!
• Spread – Cream cheese, mayonnaise and butter – make the base of this chicken spread.
• Celery – you can omit the celery, but it adds a crunchy texture to the chicken that works well here.
• Salt and Pepper – the spread is only flavored salt and pepper, making it pleasing to adults and kids alike!
• Bread – we usually use white bread for this recipe, making it a crowd favorite! But you can use any other bread, or even burger buns, hot dog buns or tortillas for this.

How to make Chicken Spread Sandwiches?

Add 3-4 cups of water, salt, and chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot.

Let the water come to a boil, then let the chicken cook on medium-high heat. Boil the chicken until fully cooked. Remove the chicken breasts and let them cool.

Once the chicken is at room temperature, shred the chicken either by hand or using a food processor.

Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and black pepper to a medium-sized bowl and mix well until it forms a paste.

Add in the chopped celery and chicken and mix well.

Generously spread the chicken paste onto your favorite bread and serve.

Recipe Tips

The chicken spread sandwich recipe is easy and versatile.

• You can adjust the seasoning to your preferance, and even add a little hot sauce to the spread for a slight kick.
• Make this sandwich using either boiled chicken, or even rotisserie chicken to make this a quicker recipe.
• You can make the chicken spread ahead of time, and then assemble the sanwiches the day you plan to serve them.
• Make sure to cover the sandwiches to prevent them from drying out.
• You can use sliced bread, hot bog buns, burger buns, tortillas or even croissants depending on the occasion.

What to serve with chicken spread sandwiches?

These chicken spread sandwiches are a great option for a light meal or appetizers on their own.

You can pair them with other appetizers, store-bought snacks, a simple salad or a easy vegetables like baby carrots and cucumbers to add to the meal.

Recipes you’ll love

If you’re looking for even more crowd-pleasing snacks and appetizers, here are some of our favorites:

• Keema Paratha: Pakistani Stuffed Meat Pockets
• Chicken Puffs: Pakistani Style Chicken Patties
• Potato chops: Indian Style Meat and Potato Croquettes
• Chicken Egg Rolls

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