Chicken & Cucumber Bites
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber (large, cut into 1-inch rounds)
- 3 tbsps Cream Cheese, Regular
- 8 ozs Chicken Breast, Cooked (shredded in 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup Matchstick Carrots (1-inch long)
- 1/4 cup Basil Leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Hollow out the cucumber rounds with a knife to leave an edge of approximately 1/5 inch (1/2 cm).
- Spread the cream cheese into each cucumber round, using approximately one tsp per cucumber round.
- Divide the remaining ingredients evenly between the cucumber rounds until each one is stuffed full. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.Serving Size
One serving is approximately five bites.Dairy-Free
Use avocado or dairy-free cream cheese in place of regular cream cheese.Different Fillings
Use smoked or cooked salmon in place of chicken, bell pepper or zucchini in place of carrot, and cilantro or parsley in place of basil.Make it Vegan
Use avocado or dairy-free cream cheese, and tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.Leftover Cucumber
Use the cucumber cores in salads, smoothies, or eating on their own.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
