Tantalize your taste buds with the mouthwatering Chicken Broccoli Braid, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the savory flavors of chicken, broccoli, and a delectable cream cheese filling. This savory braid is encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust, creating a delightful contrast of textures. As you slice into the braid, the aroma of roasted chicken and sautéed broccoli fills the air, inviting you to take a bite. This recipe guide offers variations to suit your preferences, including a vegetarian option with tofu, a spicy version with jalapeños, and a gluten-free alternative. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills to create this impressive dish that will be the star of your next family dinner or potluck gathering.
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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
Beautiful braided crescent roll with chicken and broccoli.
Provided by Kelly Grimes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F).
- In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, almonds and onion.
- Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet. Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough. Using a knife or scissors, cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side. Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.
- Brush braided dough with the egg white. Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 755.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup, crescent rolls, large egg, fresh rosemary
Provided by Campbell's
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, green onions, and Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup. Mix well.
- Place a baking sheet-size sheet of parchment paper on a large cutting board. Unroll the crescent roll dough and arrange next to one another so the long sides are touching. Press the seams together to make one large sheet of dough.
- Spoon the chicken cheese filling in a horizontal mound across the center of the crescent roll dough, leaving 4-5 inches of space above and below the filling.
- Starting from the bottom left of the dough sheet, slice a strip of dough diagonally at a 45-degree angle from the filling to the edge. Repeat every 2 inches along the bottom. Repeat with the top dough, cutting in the opposite direction from the bottom.
- Starting from the left side, fold the first dough strip on the bottom over the filling, then fold over the first dough strip on the top, crossing over the bottom strip. Repeat with the remaining strips to create a braid effect. Pinch the dough together on the left and right sides to seal in the filling.
- Use the parchment to carefully transfer the braid onto a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and rosemary. Brush the egg wash evenly over the braid.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the braid is cooked through and deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife and serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BROCCOLI CHICKEN BRAID
I work outside the home, so I appreciate recipes like this that are fast and delicious. -Diane Wampler, Morristown, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in mayonnaise. Unroll both tubes of crescent roll dough into one long rectangle. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle, sealing seams and perforations. Spoon chicken mixture down center third of dough., On each long side, cut eight strips about 3-1/2 in. into the center. bring one strip from each side over filling and pinch ends to seal; repeat. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until filling is heated through and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
I got this out of a magazine several years ago. It is delicious when it's hot, or cold the next day (if there is any left). It slices nicely and you can microwave a cold slice a little and it will perk right up.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the cut up chicken, broccoli, cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper together.
- Unroll rolls; lay crosswise across a baking sheet.
- Press seams together.
- Put mixture down the center.
- Cut both side edges 1 1/2" apart and 3" deep.
- Twist each and secure across the middle of the filling; this becomes the braid.
- Tuck ends under.
- Bake 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
MAKEOVER CHICKEN 'N' BROCCOLI BRAID
A beautiful chicken and pastry braid delivers both on taste and presentation. It's rich, creamy, full of chicken and veggies, and surrounded with a crispy, flaky crust. -Dana Rabe, West Richland, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in mayonnaise and yogurt. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto an ungreased baking sheet; press together, forming a 15x12-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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
This is an excellent recipe using chicken and broccoli. It is way easier than it looks after you have prepared it.
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Breads
Time 48m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, almonds and onion.
- Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet.
- Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough.
- Using a knife or scissors, cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side.
- Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip.
- Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side.
- Pinch or twist to seal.
- Brush braided dough with the egg white.
- Bake in the preheated oven 25-28 minutes , or until golden brown.
CHICKEN 'N' BROCCOLI BRAID
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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 15x12-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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
Steps:
- Place chicken, broccoli, and bell pepper in a bowl. Press garlic over begetable mixture and add cheese, gently mix. Add may, dill mix, and salt. Unroll packages of cresent dough; do not seperate. Arrange longest sides of dough across width of 12x15 sheet. Roll dough to seal perforations. On longests sides of sheet cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep. Spread filling evenly over middle of dough. Alternate strips to make braid. Brush egg white over dough. Bake at 375 for 28-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BRAID
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Chop chicken and broccoli using Food Chopper; place in Classic Batter Bowl. Chop bell pepper using Utility Knife; add to Batter Bowl. Press garlic over vegetable mixture using Garlic Press. 2. Shred cheese using Rotary Grater and add to vegetable mixture; mix gently. Add mayonnaise, Dill Mix and salt; mix well using Mix 'N Scraper®. 3. Unroll 1 package of crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough across width of Rectangle Stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Using Baker's Roller®, roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of Baking Stone, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches deep using Pairing Knife. (There will be 6 inches in the center for the filling.) 4. Spread filling evenly over middle of dough. To braid, lift two opposite strips of dough up, twist once, then lay over filling so that ends meet at the center. Lightly pinch ends together. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid. 5. Brush egg white over dough using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut and serve using Slice 'N Serve®. Cook's Tips: Substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill weed for All-Purpose Dill Mix, if desired. Cook and chop 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves to get 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken. It's best to keep crescent roll dough refrigerated until ready to use. Once the dough is warm, it becomes soft and sometimes sticky, making it difficult to work with.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BRAID RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by TrayH
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Combine broccoli, chicken, bell pepper, cheese, mayonnaise, dill mix, pressed garlic and salt in bowl and mix well. Unroll one package of the crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough across width of Rectangle Baking Stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Using rolling pin,roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of baking stone, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 in. apart, and 3 in. deep. (There will be 6 inches in the center for the filling.) Spread filling evenly over center of dough. To braid, lift dough strips across filling to meet in center, twisting each strip one turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid. Brush egg white over dough. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown
Tips:
- To save time: Use pre-cooked chicken and pre-cut broccoli florets.
- To make it healthier: Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- To add more vegetables: Stir in some chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers along with the broccoli.
- To make it a complete meal: Serve the chicken broccoli braid with rice, noodles, or a side salad.
- To make it fun for kids: Let them help you braid the dough and sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
Conclusion:
This chicken broccoli braid is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make this recipe even healthier and more delicious. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken broccoli braid a try.
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