Chicken Ham Swiss Crescent Braid

Chicken Ham Swiss Crescent Braid

Crescent dough braided around chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese for a golden, melty main in under 40 minutes.

Preparation Time

15 min

Cooking Time

22 min

Overall Time

37 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Dinner

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Cuisine Type: American

Output: 4 Serves (4 to 6 slices)

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients

→ Dough

1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent dough sheet or seamless crescent roll dough

→ Filling

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped

4 to 6 slices deli ham

4 to 6 slices Swiss cheese

Steps

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil to prevent sticking.

Unroll the crescent dough onto the baking sheet. Pinch perforations to form a solid rectangle with a long side facing you.

Using a sharp knife or scissors, mark the dough into three long sections: a center strip and two side strips. Cut 8 to 10 diagonal strips about 1 inch wide along each long side, leaving the center uncut.

Evenly spread shredded chicken along the center strip, leaving about 1 inch at the top and bottom edges. Layer deli ham slices over the chicken, folding as needed to fit within the center. Top with Swiss cheese slices, overlapping slightly.

Fold the top and bottom edges of the dough slightly over the filling to seal. Starting at one end, alternately fold right and left diagonal strips over the filling to create a loose braid. Tuck in loose ends to cover the filling, allowing some gaps for cheese to bubble.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until the dough is puffed, golden brown, and cheese is melted and oozing.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet to allow cheese to set. Slice into 4 to 6 pieces and serve warm.

Tips

Season the cooked chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or black pepper before assembling for enhanced flavor.
Use reduced-fat Swiss cheese or rotisserie chicken for a lighter option.
Leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Required Tools

Baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Sharp knife or kitchen scissors

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Contains dairy from Swiss cheese.
Contains wheat from crescent dough.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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