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 cheese in a beautiful braided pattern. The braiding technique looks impressive but is surprisingly forgiving—any small gaps allow the cheese to peek out and caramelize beautifully.
4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated crescent dough sheet | 1 (8 oz) can |
| Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped) | 2 cups |
| Deli ham (Black Forest or Honey) | 4–6 slices |
| Swiss cheese (Emmental or Baby Swiss) | 4–6 slices |
How to Make 4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it. Unroll the dough sheet into a 12×8-inch rectangle.
Tip: 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
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