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Chicken 'n' Broccoli Braid Recipe

Beautiful braided breads really dress up events. It's full of chicken and veggies, and it's surrounded by a buttery crust. I love to make this simple, tasty dish for my family.—Dana Rabe, West Richland, Washington

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Chicken 'n' Broccoli Braid Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in mayonnaise. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto an ungreased baking sheet; press together, forming a 15-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Seal seams and perforations. Spoon filling lengthwise down the center third of dough.
On each long side, cut dough 3 in. toward the center at 1-1/2-in. intervals, forming strips. Bring one strip from each side over filling; pinch ends to seal. Repeat. Pinch ends of loaf to seal.
Brush with egg white; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Lighter version: Makeover Chicken 'n' Broccoli Braid

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 457 calories, 31 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 719 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken 'n' Broccoli Braid in Light & Tasty April/May 2007

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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by Juliet58

Very good recipe, taste yummy and looks absolutely amazing. I backed off on the dill and sprinkled basil over the top.

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by NicoleNicosia

I skipped the fancy braid and just put one cresent roll on the bottom and one on the top and it still worked out awesome! I felt like it could be a little cheesier but I love cheese! =) It was yummo and so easy!

Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by Darrelyn

My family & I love this! It is so easy to make and has a wonderful taste. I only changed one thing: I used 1 tsp of Dill Weed instead of two. This is a must try!!

Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by Darrelyn

My family & I love this! It is so easy to make and has a wonderful taste. I only changed one thing: I used 1 tsp of Dill Weed instead of two. This is a must try!!

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2009 by janeldv

Excellent dish and very pretty. It's a little heavy on the dill, though, so I cut it to half.