Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp kosher saltNutrition
• 2 tbsp slivered almondsNutrition
• 16 crescent rollsNutrition
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaiseNutrition
• 2/3 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheeseNutrition
• 1 oz egg whiteNutrition
• 1 tsp dill weedNutrition
• 1 cup chopped broccoliNutrition
• 1 tsp crushed garlicNutrition
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepperNutrition
• 1 lb chicken breast meatNutrition

Directions

1. 1Pre-cook chicken in oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20 minutes. Dice chicken into cubes, should be 2-3 cups.
2. 2Adjust oven to 375 °F (190 °C). In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, mayonnaise, dill weed and salt.
3. 3Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet. Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough.
4. 4Using a knife or scissors, cut 1" wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3" wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side.
5. 5Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Spread cheese over the top of mixture (sharp cheddar cheese is also good).
6. 6Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.
7. 7Brush braided dough with the egg white, and press almond slivers gently into top of dough. Bake in the pre-heated oven 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.

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