Butterfly Sandwiches

Butterfly Sandwiches

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup shredded carrot

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix

3/4 cup mayonnaise

18 slices white bread

18 fresh baby carrots

36 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)

36 carrot strips (about 1-1/2 inches long)

Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

Place chicken in a large skillet; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Drain and cool.

Shred chicken; place in a bowl. Add onions, carrot and cheese. Combine the salad dressing mix and mayonnaise; add to the chicken mixture. Spread over half of the bread slices; top with remaining bread. Diagonally cut each sandwich in half, creating four triangles.

To form wings, arrange two triangles with points toward each other and crust facing out. For each butterfly body, place one baby carrot between triangles; insert two chives into filling for antennae. Place one carrot strip in the center of each triangle. Place olive slices on wings.

Yield: 9 servings

Recipe and picture from TasteOfHome.com