Description
A delightful Braided Chicken Bread filled with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (1 lb) refrigerated bread dough or pizza dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, finely chopped onion, chopped bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the refrigerated dough into a large rectangle and cut the dough into long strips along the sides, leaving enough space in the center for the filling.
- Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of the dough, then braid the strips over the filling, alternating sides.
- Transfer the braided bread to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with a garden salad or as appetizers. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg