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This 4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid is a simple yet elegant shortcut that captures all the flavors of the classic French dish with minimal effort. Using a sheet of crescent dough as a buttery, flaky crust, you enclose savory ham, tender chicken, and nutty Swiss \u00a0cheese<\/span><\/a> in a beautiful braided pattern. The braiding technique looks impressive but is surprisingly forgiving\u2014any small gaps allow the cheese to peek out and caramelize beautifully. 4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid Ingredients IngredientAmountRefrigerated crescent dough sheet1 (8 oz) canCooked chicken (shredded or chopped)2 cupsDeli ham (Black Forest or Honey)4\u20136 slicesSwiss cheeseThis 4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid is a simple yet elegant shortcut that captures all the flavors of the classic French dish with minimal effort. Using a sheet of crescent dough as a buttery, flaky crust, you enclose savory ham, tender chicken, and nutty Swiss \u00a0cheese<\/span><\/a> in a beautiful braided pattern. The braiding technique looks impressive but is surprisingly forgiving\u2014any small gaps allow the cheese to peek out and caramelize beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENT<\/th>\nAMOUNT<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Refrigerated crescent dough sheet<\/td>\n1 (8 oz) can<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)<\/td>\n2 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deli ham (Black Forest or Honey)<\/td>\n4\u20136 slices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Swiss cheese (Emmental or Baby Swiss)<\/td>\n4\u20136 slices<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Prepare the Dough<\/strong>
\nPreheat your oven to 375\u00b0F<\/strong>. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it. Unroll the dough sheet into a 12\u00d78-inch rectangle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/em> If using standard crescent rolls instead of a seamless sheet, press the perforations together firmly to prevent the dough from splitting while baking.Step 2: Cut for the Braid<\/strong>
\nDivide the dough visually into three lengthwise sections. The middle 3 inches will hold the filling. Cut 8\u201310 diagonal strips<\/strong> (about 1 inch wide) along the two side sections, leaving the center intact.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Add the Filling<\/strong>
\nSpread the chicken along the center, leaving a 1-inch border at top and bottom. Layer the ham over the chicken, then top with Swiss cheese.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/em> Fold large slices of ham in half to keep them inside the center section and maintain a neat braid.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Braid the Dough<\/strong>
\nFold the top and bottom dough flaps over the filling ends to seal. Alternate crossing the left and right strips over the center, overlapping like a shoelace. Tuck any loose ends under the bottom.<\/p>\n

Step 5: Bake Until Golden<\/strong>
\nBake for 18\u201322 minutes<\/strong>, until the braid is deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbling through the strips.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/em> Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning, as most ovens have hot spots.<\/p>\n

Step 6: Rest Before Slicing<\/strong>
\nLet the braid rest for 5 minutes<\/strong>. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to slice without spilling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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