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A Chicken, Broccoli And Cheese Braid

A chicken, broccoli and cheese braid is a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1 cup of warm water
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and diced
  • 2 cups broccoli boiled and cooled.
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cheese shredded.
  • egg
  • 1 tsp of water
  • Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water and sugar to dissolve yeast. Allow yeast to rest for 5 minutes or till it is bubbly. Add flour, salt, and oil to make a smooth dough. Mix in flour as necessary until dough is sticky, but not sticky. Let it rise for 30 minutes in an oil-greased bowl.
  • Turn oven on to 350. Mix cream cheese and chicken with broccoli, garlic powder, salt and 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • After the dough has been risen, lightly punch down. Next, roll out the dough on parchment paper/silpat. This will create a rough rectangle of approximately 15x20 inches. ).
  • Spread the mixture of chicken and broccoli on the dough. Finally, sprinkle with the rest cheese. Slice one-inch strips using a pizza cutter. To create braid patterns, fold the dough strips across the filling. Make sure to tuck the ends in at the end of your braid.
  • Place parchment paper or silpat on baking sheet. Blend egg lightly in water. Brush egg mixture over braid. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake for 25-30 minute or until light golden brown