5 from 24 votes
Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% 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.