Baked Chicken and Broccoli Braid

By amberwherley

Ingredients

• 2 cans Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
• 2 cups chicken chunks, cooked
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 2 cups broccoli, frozen, steamed and chopped
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 egg yolk
• fresh rosemary

Details

Adapted from pinterest.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2.On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, spread both cans of crescents length wise to form a long rectangle.
3.Press each of the seams to form a single layer of dough.
4.In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, broccoli and mayonnaise
5.Spread mixture over the center of the croissant dough evenly to create a log.
6.Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal strips 1 inch apart down each side of the crescent dough.
7.Fold the dough strips over the top of the chicken mixture, alternating left and right to create a braid.
8.Brush the top of the braid with a beaten egg yolk and sprinkle fresh rosemary on top.
9.Bake for 28 – 30 minutes until golden brown.