Description
A delightful dish featuring flaky crescent dough filled with juicy chicken, savory ham, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package crescent dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup ham, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Prep your cooked chicken: Cook and shred or cube your chicken, seasoning it beforehand for added flavor.
- Roll the crescent dough flat: Unroll the dough and flatten it into a large rectangle using a rolling pin.
- Add ham, chicken, and cheese: Layer slices of ham down the center of the dough, followed by chicken and shredded mozzarella. Drizzle with Dijon mustard.
- Braid the dough over the filling: Cut diagonal strips on each side of the filling and fold to create a braid.
- Brush with egg wash: Apply egg wash generously over the braid for a golden finish.
- Bake until golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. You can customize the filling by adding veggies or swapping cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy, chicken cordon bleu, crescent braid, comfort food, family dinner