Easy Chicken Broccoli Bread
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistibly flaky and flavorful Easy Chicken Broccoli Bread! Featuring a savory blend of tender shredded chicken, fresh broccoli florets, creamy sharp cheddar, and a hint of garlic and onion seasoning, all wrapped in golden crescent roll dough, this baked braid is as impressive as it is effortless. The creamy filling, held together with cream cheese and a touch of mayo, ensures every bite is indulgent yet balanced. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping party appetizer, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to perfection in under half an hour. With its striking braided presentation and optional sesame seed topping, it’s sure to delight both eyes and taste buds. A one-pan recipe that’s hearty, homemade, and oh-so-shareable—try this crowd-pleaser tonight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup Fresh broccoli (chopped into small florets)
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cans Crescent roll dough
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay the two sheets side by side on the prepared baking sheet, slightly overlapping the long edges to form a single large rectangle. Press the seams together to seal.
Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut 1-inch wide strips along the long edges of the dough, leaving an uncut 4-inch section down the center for the filling.
Spoon the chicken and broccoli mixture down the center of the dough, spreading it evenly.
Fold each strip of dough over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect. Pinch the ends to seal the braid.
Brush the beaten egg over the top and sides of the braid to give it a golden finish during baking. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.5 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 852 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 5548 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 225.9 g | 452% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1128 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1807 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
