How to Make the Perfect Chicken and Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches
American · Easy · 10 min · 2 servings
These soft tea-style sandwiches are made with shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with cream cheese and tucked between slices of soft white bread with fresh cucumber. They are light refreshing and easy to eat making them an ideal lunchbox option for younger school-aged children.
Why this recipe works
This Chicken and Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 300 calories with 20g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 0.5 medium English cucumber thinly sliced
- 4 slices soft white sandwich bread
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried dill weed
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Chicken Spread
In a medium bowl combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with the softened cream cheese garlic powder and dried dill then stir until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Prepare the Bread
Lay all four slices of soft sandwich bread on a clean cutting board and spread the chicken cream cheese mixture evenly over two of the slices covering the bread all the way to the edges.
Step 3: Add Cucumber and Close
Layer 4 to 5 thin cucumber slices over the chicken mixture on each prepared slice then top with the remaining plain bread slices and press down gently to help the sandwich hold together.
Step 4: Trim and Pack
Use a sharp knife to cut the crusts off each sandwich if desired then cut each sandwich into four small triangles or rectangles and pack them snugly in an airtight lunchbox container.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- rotisserie chicken → canned tuna for a budget-friendly alternative
- cream cheese → mashed avocado for a dairy-free version
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using bread that is too thick or dense which makes the sandwiches difficult for young children to bite through
- Adding too many cucumber slices which causes the filling to slide out when children pick up the sandwich
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 300 calories, 20g protein, 26g carbs, 12g fat, 1g fiber.
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