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Chicken Broccoli Braid

Easy Chicken Broccoli Braid: A Wholesome Family Delight

Enjoy this Chicken Broccoli Braid, a family-friendly dish that combines chicken, broccoli, and cheese in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup blanched broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
For the Dough
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • to taste seasonings salt, pepper
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook and shred the chicken breast, then set aside to cool. Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, blanched broccoli, shredded cheese, sour cream, and seasonings until well combined.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle (12x16 inches) and cut parallel strips along each side, leaving the center untouched.
  4. Spoon the filling down the center of the pastry and fold the strips alternately over the filling to create a braid.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your Chicken Broccoli Braid with different proteins or veggies as per your family’s preferences. Don’t overfill the braid to avoid leaks during baking.

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