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Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe

A creamy, savory chicken cheese ball rolled in pecans that's perfect with crackers and fruit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces canned chicken (white meat only preferred)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups pecans, chopped use 1/2 cup in mixture and remaining for coating
  • crackers and fruit for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Spoon or spatula
  • plate or serving platter

Method
 

  1. Drain the canned chicken and place it in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cream cheese (room temperature), chopped onion (or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder), garlic powder, kosher salt, and 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans to the bowl.
  3. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth, using a spoon or spatula.
  4. Place the mixture in the center of a large piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball by wrapping and pressing the plastic around it.
  5. Unwrap the ball and press the remaining chopped pecans onto the top and sides to coat evenly.
  6. Wrap the coated cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (can be stored up to 3 days) before serving.
  7. Unwrap and serve the chicken cheese ball with crackers and fruit.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • If using onion powder, add it with the dry spices.
  • Chop pecans roughly for better coating adhesion.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm up the ball.