Chicken Broccoli Braid

Chicken Broccoli Braid

with crescent rolls

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

124
calories
7,7g
fat
3,7g
carbohydrates
10g
Protein
30mg
cholesterol
199mg
sodium
Chicken Broccoli Braid

Recipe Description

This cheesy Chicken Broccoli Braid is an impressive and easy-to-assemble recipe. Packed with vegetables, chicken, and cheese, it’s great for brunch or lunch. Some days I add a big bright salad and call it dinner. The recipe yields 10 servings and is perfect for feeding a crowd or just a hungry family. 

For this recipe, I call for crescent dough sheets. If using crescent rolls, make sure to press perforations to seal. I find it is best to keep the dough refrigerated until you are ready to use it. Once the dough is at room temperature, it becomes soft and sticky, making it hard to work with. If you don’t have any chicken already cooked, pan-sear or bake 2 chicken breasts with just salt and black pepper and let cool completely before adding to the filling.  

To make the Chicken Broccoli Braid, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken Broccoli Braid

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

  2. 2

    Mix ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    In a large bowl, combine 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken, ½ cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dill mix, 1 pressed garlic clove, and ¼ teaspoon salt and mix well.

  3. 3

    Unroll dough

    2 min
    Step 3 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Place a baking sheet-sized piece of parchment paper on a large cutting board. Unroll two sheets of the crescent dough onto the paper and arrange them next to one another - so that the long sides are touching. Gently press the seams together to make one large sheet of dough.

  4. 4

    Cut dough strips

    2 min
    Step 4 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut 1 ½-inch strips on long sides of the dough. Leave about 6 inches of the dough uncut in the center. Transfer to a cookie sheet.

  5. 5

    Fill pastry and form braid

    4 min
    Step 5 - Chicken Broccoli BraidStep 5 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the center of the uncut dough. To braid, lift two opposite strips of the dough up, twist each strip once, then bring them together over the chicken filling so that the ends meet at the center. Pinch the ends together to seal. Continue to form a braid. Tuck and pinch the short ends up to seal at the end of the braid.

  6. 6

    Brush with egg white

    1 min
    Step 6 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Brush the dough with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds.

  7. 7

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 7 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes until deep golden brown.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Chicken Broccoli BraidStep 8 - Chicken Broccoli Braid

    Cut into slices and serve.

This delicious Chicken Broccoli Braid recipe combines a few simple ingredients to result in a flavorful dish the whole family will enjoy. Try it out soon, and don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes to show off your latest baking projects.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Greg Anderson
February 8, 2025
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Delicious. I made this braid for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The cheesy goodness and veggies were a hit, easy to make too. Will definetly make again soon.

Yvonne
November 22, 2024
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I absolutely loved making the Chicken Broccoli Braid! It was so simple to put together, and my kids couldn’t get enough of it. I just remember making it last week for a brunch, and everyone asked for seconds. The cheesy goodness paired with the veggies was a hit!

Quinn
November 5, 2024
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So easy, delicious!

Uncle Sam
September 21, 2024
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Wow! My kids loved helping with this tasty Chicken Broccoli Braid. It turned into a fun family night, and we devoured it together. Can't wait to make it again!

Claire
September 13, 2024
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Delicious and easy!

Nathalie Dupont
August 7, 2024
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Delicious! I made this Chicken Broccoli Braid for a quick lunch with friends, and we couldn’t stop eating it! Simple ingredients yet so impressive. I even served it with a side salad. A perfect recipe to impress anyone! I’ll definitely make it again!

Zara Mitchell
May 25, 2024
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This Chicken Broccoli Braid is the bomb. I whipped it up for a Sunday brunch and my kids devoured it. It's super easy to make and so cheesy. I added a salad on the side, and I felt like a gourmet chef. Def an awesome recipe for busy families.

Steve
March 9, 2024
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Awesome! Made this for Sunday brunch and my kids devoured it. Thanks for the easy step-by-step guide!

Vivi
November 3, 2023
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Absolutely delicious meal!

Isabelle
July 29, 2023
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Délicieux

Quinn
June 2, 2023
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Dude, this Chicken Broccoli Braid rocked my fam's world! Super easy and tasty. Made it for brunch!

Tina
April 30, 2023
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Simply wow! My kids were so excited when I served this chicken broccoli braid for dinner. They loved the cheesy goodness and it was super easy to make. Definitely a family favorite. Thanks for sharing!

Ursula
October 23, 2022
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Totally nailed it with this Chicken Broccoli Braid! Super easy to whip up for my friends. Love that it's cheesy and delish! 😋

Tina
October 7, 2022
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Omg, this Chicken Broccoli Braid is a game-changer! I whipped it up for a brunch with mates, and they were blown away by the cheesy goodness. So easy, even I nailed it! I felt like a kitchen pro. Defs a repeat for my next gathering!

Hannah Smith
May 19, 2022
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Superb. I made this chicken broccoli braid for my family gathering, and everyone loved it. My kids asked for seconds, which is a rare feat. It was so easy to prepare, making brunch a real delight. Thank you for this incredible recipe.

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