Chicken and Broccoli Braid

By Heather-3

A family favorite. Devinately one of he staple meals in my house. We have made it for dinner and also as an appetizer. Delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 garlic clove pressed
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 packages (8oz) refridgerated crescent rolls
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 375 degrees. Chop chicken and broccoli using food chopper, place in classic 2 qt batter bowl. Add bell pepper and cheese to batter bowl. Press garlic over vegtable mixture using garlic press. Add mayonnaise, dill and salt. Mix well. Unroll 1 package of crescent dough, do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough accross width of 12x15 rectagle baking stone. Repeat with remaining package dough. Using dough and pizza roller, roll dough to edges of baking stone, sealing perforations. On longest sides of baking stone cut into strips 11/12 inches apart, 3 inches deep using pizza cutter. There will be 6 inches in the center for the filling. Spread filling evenly over middle of strip one turn, continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to form a rim at end of braid. Brush egg white over dough using pastry brush. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 24-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.