Chicken Fajita Crescent Braid
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations™ refrigerated flaky dough sheet1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1x1/2x1/2-inch strips1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 small onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup green or red bell pepper strips (2x1x1/4 inch)1/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa2 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)1 egg white, beaten
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet; press to 8x12 inches.
2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir in chili powder, salt and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper strips; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Spoon chicken mixture in 4-inch strip lengthwise down center of dough. Top with salsa; sprinkle with cheese. With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on long sides of dough within 1/2 inch of filling. Alternately cross strips over filling; press edges to seal. Brush with egg white.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices.
6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user S33HANNA.
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet; press to 8x12 inches.
2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir in chili powder, salt and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper strips; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Spoon chicken mixture in 4-inch strip lengthwise down center of dough. Top with salsa; sprinkle with cheese. With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on long sides of dough within 1/2 inch of filling. Alternately cross strips over filling; press edges to seal. Brush with egg white.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices.
6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user S33HANNA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 392.9
- Total Fat: 21.9 g
- Cholesterol: 85.2 mg
- Sodium: 743.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
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