MAKEOVER CHICKEN 'N' BROCCOLI BRAID

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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

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon slivered almonds

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.

Elliot Rooney
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Tarzan Gurung
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover!


Ajith Prasanna
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ideas.


Jilani Mia
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Gokarna Bohara
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I'm going to try making this recipe with different vegetables, like cauliflower or zucchini.


Shana Hubbard
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mehanayem Solomone
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes. This one is a keeper!


Laurie Breen
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The chicken n' broccoli braid was a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Emrah Turkmenoglu
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I loved the presentation of this dish. It was so impressive when I served it to my guests.


Khaume Theto
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This was my first time making a chicken n' broccoli braid and it turned out great! I'll be making it again soon.


josephine michael
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The chicken n' broccoli braid was delicious! Would definitely recommend to friends.


Tuhi Kamaly
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken n' broccoli braid was a big hit.


Ricky Alfred
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This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious.


Nahid Rubel
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


Mitchell Cedillo
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The chicken n' broccoli braid was delicious and looked so impressive when I served it to my guests.


Kadiri Sunday
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The chicken n' broccoli braid was a great dish. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still nice and crunchy. This is a dish I'll definitely be making again.


ziaur Rohman
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This chicken n' broccoli braid turned out amazing! The flavors were so rich and savory. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make. It was a huge hit with my family.