Description
A warm, golden-brown chicken ham Swiss crescent braid, beautifully woven and filled with savory ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of crescent roll dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the shredded chicken, diced ham, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet, placing the wide ends together to form a rectangle.
- Cut strips along the sides of the dough, leaving the center intact, about 1-inch wide.
- Spoon the chicken and ham mixture down the center of the dough.
- Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid pattern.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Prepare the filling a day in advance for optimal freshness. You can experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg