Description
Delightful chicken pot pie crescent braid showcases comfort cuisine with elegant presentation. Flaky pastry and creamy filling blend traditional flavors, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml/50 g) cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream of chicken condensed soup
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 seamless crescent roll dough (Pillsbury)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Filling Creation: Blend thawed mixed vegetables, diced cooked chicken, and shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl, creating a robust and flavorful mixture.
- Creamy Binding: Whisk softened cream cheese and condensed cream of chicken soup until smooth, then fold into the vegetable-chicken blend, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Dough Configuration: Spread crescent roll dough onto prepared baking sheet, stretching into a rectangular shape and carefully cut diagonal strips along both long sides, leaving a central uncut strip for filling.
- Assembling the Braid: Distribute the creamy chicken filling centrally, then artfully fold alternating dough strips over the mixture, creating an intricate woven pattern that fully encases the filling.
- Sealing and Finishing: Firmly pinch and seal both ends of the braid to prevent filling leakage, then bake for 22-27 minutes until the dough achieves a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serving: Allow the crescent braid to rest for 10-12 minutes after removing from oven, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Make even diagonal cuts to create a neat, professional-looking braid that ensures uniform cooking and appealing presentation.
- Seal Ends Carefully: Pinch dough edges tightly to prevent filling leakage and maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Resting Time is Crucial: Allow the braid to rest after baking so filling sets and becomes less runny, making slicing easier and preventing burns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg