When was the last time that you made a Chicken Broccoli Braid? Making a Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Braid is a good recipe to try to get your kids in the kitchen with! Start the recipe with cooked chicken, and your child can help mix ingredients, fill the crescent dough, and help fold and braid! A Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Braid is also a good vehicle to introduce new vegetables like bell pepper. You can also customize which vegetables you want to add to this recipe. You can swap the broccoli for cauliflower, or you can swap the bell pepper for zucchini, or another veggie of your choice!
The key to this recipe is not to over-fill the dough. If it is overfilled, it will be harder to braid. That is why chopping the vegetables here helps them fit inside the braid more easily!
If you prefer your food to be on the spicy side, you can also add hot peppers into the braid, or simply top with hot sauce! And, if you follow a vegetarian diet you can omit the chicken and use tempeh or seitan.
For another kid-friendly, protein-packed recipe try our Almond Crusted Chicken for a healthier version of a crunchy chicken tender!
Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Braid
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 bell pepper red; diced
- 1 cup chicken breast, cooked & chopped
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 3/4 cup cheese sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pkg crescent dough sheet
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine chopped broccoli, red bell pepper, chicken, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Add shredded cheese, ranch and salt; stir until combined.
- Unroll 1 package of crescent dough; do not separate the pieces. Leaving 3 inches in the middle of the dough, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
- Spread filling evenly over middle of dough. Take a strip of dough from one side and fold it over the middle mixture. Then take a strip from the other side and fold it over the middle, overlapping with the previous strip.
- Continue down the dough, alternating sides to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Private Notes
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Let us know how it was!Here is a look at how the Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Braid looks coming out of the oven!
Please note:
Nutrition info is an estimate and may contain errors.
Klara Knezevic has over a decade of experience in the nutrition field and currently serves as the CEO and co-owner of Rebecca Bitzer and Associates. Klara is passionate about sharing practical nutrition tips to help you feel confident in the choices that you make. Coauthor of Cooking with Food Sensitivities Survival Guide and Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating.
