Chicken 'N' Broccoli Braid

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
  2. Stir in mayonnaise, and yogurt.
  3. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, pressing together forming a 15 inch by 12 inch rectangle.
  4. Seal seamsand perferations.
  5. Spoon filling lengthwise down the center third of dough.
  6. On each long side, cut dough 3 inches toward the center at 1 1/2 inch intervals, forming strips.
  7. Bring one strip from each side over filling and pinch ends to seal.
  8. Repeat.
  9. Pinch ends of loaf to seal.
  10. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with almonds.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown, and filling is heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

696 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23g 46% DV
Total Fat 50g 64% DV
Carbs 43.4g 16% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10177.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 748.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 123.3mg 41% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 265.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 54.1mg 60% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 417.8mg 32% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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