Description
Comfort meets creativity in this chicken pot pie crescent braid, a delightful twist on classic comfort food. Flaky pastry hugs a creamy, savory filling that promises warmth and satisfaction with each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 can (8 oz/226 grams) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
Cheese and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup condensed cream of chicken soup
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal preparation.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent dough, arranging two elongated rectangles side by side on the prepared surface and meticulously pressing seams to create a seamless foundation.
- Combine shredded chicken, colorful mixed vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy condensed chicken soup in a mixing bowl, enhancing the blend with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Distribute the savory chicken mixture centrally along the length of each dough rectangle, ensuring even coverage and leaving sufficient margins on the sides.
- Using a sharp knife, create precise diagonal cuts approximately one inch apart on both sides of the filling, creating elegant parallel strips.
- Skillfully weave the dough strips across the filling, alternating sides to construct an intricate braided pattern that encapsulates the hearty mixture.
- Transfer the assembled braids to the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into a golden-brown delicacy with a bubbling, heated interior, typically requiring 20-25 minutes of baking time.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before slicing, allowing the filling to settle and the flavors to meld harmoniously.
Notes
- Flex your cooking skills by using rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut that adds extra flavor and tenderness to the braid.
- Customize the veggie mix based on personal preferences or seasonal availability, like swapping frozen mixed vegetables for fresh chopped options.
- For a gluten-free version, replace crescent dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a low-carb cauliflower-based dough alternative.
- Elevate the protein content by adding diced ham or crispy bacon bits to the chicken mixture for an extra flavor boost and more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg