Description
Savory chicken pot pie crescent braid combines classic comfort with elegant presentation. Home cooks discover a delightful twist on traditional pie that promises crowd-pleasing satisfaction in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup thawed frozen mixed vegetables
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup condensed cream of chicken soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking performance.
- Dough Foundation: Unroll the crescent dough sheets, carefully pressing seams together to create a unified rectangular base, ensuring a smooth surface for filling.
- Filling Creation: Blend shredded chicken, diced vegetables, cheddar cheese, condensed chicken soup, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, combining ingredients into a harmonious, flavorful mixture.
- Assembling Structure: Position the chicken mixture centrally along the dough’s length, creating a substantial filling corridor with strategic precision.
- Braiding Technique: Execute parallel cuts along both sides of the filling, then artfully weave pastry strips across the top, alternating sides to construct an elegant lattice design that transforms the dish into a culinary showpiece.
- Baking Process: Slide the assembled braid into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the pastry develops a rich, golden-brown exterior and the internal temperature reaches a perfect serving point.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from the oven, permit a brief resting period, then slice and present this sophisticated chicken ensemble to anticipating guests.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Always ensure crescent dough seams are completely sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Moisture Management: Drain excess liquid from chicken mixture to keep pastry crisp and prevent soggy bottom.
- Temperature Timing: Let braided pastry rest 5-10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and structural stability.
- Flavor Boost: Experiment with additional seasonings like garlic powder, dried herbs, or red pepper flakes to elevate the chicken filling’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg