Best 8 Chicken N Broccoli Braid Recipes

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Chicken n Broccoli Braid is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken and broccoli with a unique and eye-catching presentation. With a crispy, flaky pastry crust and a tender, juicy filling, this braid is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual weeknight meal or a special holiday gathering. The combination of savory chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy sauce creates a delicious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. If you're looking for a chicken n broccoli recipe that is both delicious and visually appealing, this braid is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BRAID



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Year after year, this is the most-searched-for recipe on our site! This impressive braid is filled with chicken, crisp vegetables, and cheese.

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (250 mL) chopped broccoli florets
2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (see Cook's Tip)
½ cup (125 mL) diced red bell pepper
4 oz. (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely grated
½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
2 tsp (10 mL) All-Purpose Dill Mix or dried dill weed
1 garlic clove, pressed
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
2 pkgs (8 oz. or 250 g each) refrigerated crescent dough
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tbsp (30 mL) slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Add the chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.Add the cheese and mix gently. Add the mayonnaise, dill, and salt and mix well.Spread the filling evenly over the middle of the dough. To braid, lift two opposite strips of dough up, twist once, then lay over filling so that the ends meet at the center. Lightly pinch the ends together. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid.Brush the egg white over the dough. Sprinkle the braid with almonds. Bake until deep golden brown, about 25-28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID



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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

2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
¼ cup diced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white, beaten

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



Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Braid Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 cups chicken, cooked, diced into 1/2 in (1.2 cm) cubes
2 cups broccoli, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, diced into 1/2 in (1.2 cm) pieces
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, freshly
½ cup green onion, chopped
1 can Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cans crescent rolls
1 large egg
½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped

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

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BRAID RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Chicken & Broccoli Braid Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by TrayH

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped broccoli florets
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts, see Cook's Tip
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoon All-Purpose Dill Mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pkg refrigerated crescent dough, 8 ounces
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tbsp slivered almonds

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

CHICKEN 'N' BROCCOLI BRAID



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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

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup 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 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

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



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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

1 whole chicken breast (cooked & chopped)
1 cup broccoli floret (cooked some and chopped coarse)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt & pepper
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls

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.

CHICKEN 'N' BROCCOLI BRAID



Chicken 'n' Broccoli Braid image

A beautiful chicken and pastry braid delivers both on taste and preparation. It's rich, creamy, full of vegetables and chicken and surrounded with a crispy, flaky crust.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 1 braid, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, and yogurt.
  • Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, pressing together forming a 15 inch by 12 inch rectangle.
  • Seal seamsand perferations.
  • Spoon filling lengthwise down the center third of dough.
  • On each long side, cut dough 3 inches toward the center at 1 1/2 inch intervals, forming strips.
  • Bring one strip from each side over filling and pinch ends to seal.
  • Repeat.
  • Pinch ends of loaf to seal.
  • Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown, and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 184.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 15.9

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This will help the cooking process go smoothly.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Opt for fresh chicken, broccoli, and vegetables whenever possible.
  • Season Well: Don't be afraid to season your dish liberally. Garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper are all great options for adding flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overcook the Broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Let the Braid Rest: Before slicing and serving the braid, let it rest for a few minutes. This will help the filling set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

The chicken n' broccoli braid is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, tender chicken, and tasty broccoli filling, this braid is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this chicken n' broccoli braid a try. You won't be disappointed!

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