Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
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Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
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The Chicken Cheese Ball combines canned white meat chicken with cream cheese and seasonings to form a spreadable, savory appetizer. Chopped pecans add a crunchy texture coating the outside, complementing the creamy interior. Chilled before serving, it pairs well with crackers and fresh fruit for a balanced bite that suits casual gatherings or holiday snacks.
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The Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe features canned white meat chicken mixed with softened cream cheese, onion, garlic powder, and kosher salt, creating a creamy base. The blend is formed into a ball and coated with chopped pecans, adding a crunchy contrast. The pecan layer enhances both flavor and texture. After refrigerating for at least an hour, the cheese ball firms up, making it easy to slice or scoop. Served with crackers and fruit, the cheese ball offers a flavorful and textural balance suitable for appetizer plates or party spreads.
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Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) can chicken white meat only preferred
- 2 (8-ounce packages) cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 /2 cup onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, chopped
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups pecans chopped
- Cracker for serving
- Fruit for serving
Instructions
- Mix together chicken, cream cheese, onion or onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour chicken cheese ball mixture into the center of a large piece of plastic wrap. Using plastic wrap, press chicken cheese ball mixture to form a ball.
- Press remaining chopped pecans onto top and sides of chicken cheese ball.
- Wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 1 hour up to 3 days before serving.
- Serve with crackers and fruit.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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