Crack Chicken Braid recipe - I am totally addicted to this quick crescent roll braid. Crescent rolls stuffed with chicken, cheddar, bacon, and ranch. SO easy!!! Great way to use up leftover chicken or even holiday turkey. We make this at least once a week! It is THE BEST!!!
Roll out crescent rolls vertically on baking stone, do not separate and seal perforations.
Mix chicken, cheese, bacon and Ranch. Spread chicken mixture down center of crescent rolls.
Cut 10 strips on each side of the dough. To braid, lift strips of dough across mixture to meet in center, twisting each strip on turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid.
If you want to make your own dressing from scratch, check out our Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
I like to save a little of the filling and spread it on top of the braid while it is cooking. If you decided to do this, cook the braid first and the extra filling on top during the last 5 to 7 minutes of baking. If you put it on top before baking, the dough won't cook all the way through.
If you are worried about fat and calories, you can definitely use 2% cheese, turkey bacon, and reduced-fat crescent rolls. I haven't found a reduced-fat Ranch dressing that I like. If you have one that you like, let me know!