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Chicken, Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid

Chicken, Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid

Golden, flaky, cheesy, and packed with savory chicken and ham—this is an easy dinner that looks impressive but takes very little effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent dough
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 slices deli ham
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 120 ml creamy sauce or mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll the crescent dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut strips along both sides, leaving the center uncut.
  3. Layer chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese down the center. Drizzle with the creamy sauce.
  4. Fold the dough strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
  5. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

This braid is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite fillings, such as turkey or cheddar cheese instead.