That title already smells like comfort 🥕🐔
Here’s a Creamy Chicken & Carrot Pâté that’s gentle, cozy, and unapologetically soothing—the kind of thing you spread on toast and suddenly the world is less sharp.
Creamy Chicken & Carrot Pâté (Soft, Savory, Hug-Level Comfort)
Ingredients
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300 g (about 10 oz) chicken thighs or breast, diced
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2 medium carrots, sliced
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1 small onion or 2 shallots, chopped
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2 cloves garlic
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3–4 tbsp butter (yes, butter is doing emotional labor here)
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2–4 tbsp cream or crème fraîche (to taste)
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1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley (optional, but nice)
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Salt & white or black pepper
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A tiny pinch of nutmeg (optional, but very “warm blanket”)
Method
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Soften the base
In a pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add onion and carrots with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly until everything is soft and sweet—not browned, just tender and friendly. -
Add the chicken
Stir in the chicken and garlic. Cook gently until the chicken is just done. You want succulent, not stressed. -
Blend into bliss
Transfer everything to a food processor. Add cream, herbs, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and pale.
Taste. Adjust salt. Add more cream or butter if your soul requires it. -
Rest & set
Chill for at least an hour. The flavors relax, like shoulders dropping after a long day.
How to Serve (Important)
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Warm toast or soft sourdough
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Crackers + cucumber slices
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A spoon straight from the fridge at midnight (no judgment)
Why it feels like a hug:
Carrots bring sweetness, chicken brings softness, butter brings reassurance. No sharp edges, no loud flavors—just gentle, steady comfort.
If you want, I can give you:
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A dairy-free version
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A French countryside vibe (cognac, herbs, drama)
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Or a baby-smooth texture hack that makes it luxuriously spreadable