Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid
Golden, flaky, and loaded with melty goodness—this Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid is a quick comfort classic made with just four ingredients. Layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese wrapped in buttery crescent dough make this an easy dinner that feels a little extra special.
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz crescent dough sheet or seamless crescent roll dough
2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or finely chopped
4-6 slices deli ham
4-6 slices Swiss cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Unroll the crescent dough onto the baking sheet and gently press the seams together to form one solid rectangle.
Using a knife, cut diagonal strips down both long sides of the dough, leaving a center strip intact for the filling.
Spread the shredded chicken evenly down the center section, leaving a little space at the ends.
Layer the ham slices over the chicken, followed by the Swiss cheese, keeping everything centered.
Fold the top and bottom ends over the filling, then alternate the side strips from left and right, crossing them over the filling to create a braid.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Let the braid rest for about 5 minutes before slicing so the filling sets slightly.
Slice into portions and serve warm while the cheese is still gooey.