This oven baked 4-ingredient chicken cordon bleu crescent braid is the exact kind of recipe my sister-in-law pulls out when the kids are starving and everyone’s hovering around the kitchen. The first time she made it for a quick Saturday lunch, I immediately asked for the recipe because it looked so pretty and tasted like something from a cozy café, but it was ridiculously simple. It uses just crescent dough, chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, and the braid bakes up golden brown with melty cheese oozing out between the layers. It’s a fun, low-effort twist on classic chicken cordon bleu that fits perfectly into a busy weekday schedule.
Serve this chicken cordon bleu crescent braid sliced into thick pieces with a simple green salad or steamed veggies to balance out the richness. It also goes really well with roasted potatoes, a bagged Caesar salad kit, or some fresh fruit if you’re keeping things light. For lunch, I like to add a side of baby carrots and ranch or a quick cup of tomato soup. If you’re serving a crowd, put the braid on a cutting board, slice it, and let everyone help themselves picnic-style.
4-Ingredient Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid
Servings: 4–6
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