Buttery Chicken Spread

Name: Buttery Chicken Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 20-25 servings (3-1/2 cups).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash ground cinnamon; Party bread, toast or crackers

I have fond memories of my grandmother preparing this rich and delicious snack. It's stood the test of time and remains a crowd-pleaser today.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cinnamon
Party bread, toast or crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a small crock or serving dish. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Serve with bread, toast or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 115 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Buttery Chicken Spread in Country Chicken Cookbook

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Tracy_Marie

Apr 5, 2012

A surprizingly tasty combo, Dill & cinnamon!I put in an entire tsp. of cinnamon myself, then found I had over powdered the dill. Added more dill till it balanced properly. Great!