Chicken Enchilada Crescent Braid

Sometimes you are in the mood for something easy, but you don’t want it to look thrown together, am I right? Is it asking too much to appear as a gourmet cook, even when I don’t have the time or energy to invest in making something gourmet? Oh, and it needs to taste amazing. Although it may sound like a tall order, this Chicken Enchilada Crescent Braid hits all those requirements and then some. It’s easier than you think. It looks beautiful when it’s done. And you and your family will love how it all tastes.

BEGGING FOR MORE CRESCENT BRAIDS

When I say easy recipe, I’m talking easier than getting your children to go to bed, and certainly more enjoyable! Voila, the Chicken Enchilada Crescent Braid. Since y’all liked my Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid so much (it’s been pinned more than 245,000 times!!), I decided to make you another one! But this one is packed to the brim with enchilada flavor!

SECRETS TO CRESCENT BRAID SUCCESS

Now that you’re likely drooling at the idea of giving this a try, here are a few tips. Mix up your filling, spread out your crescent dough on a silicon or parchment lined baking sheet. Using the liner on your baking sheet just makes the whole cleanup process so much easier. And it can help your Chicken Enchilada Crescent Braid bake up evenly and pretty. Now, cut slits in the dough about an inch apart up to the chicken filling. If you go too close to the filling it may ooze out the back, but if you don’t get close enough it will be difficult to braid and you won’t get that beautiful crescent braid look. Start braiding, pulling one piece of dough over the chicken filling and then a piece from the other side over the center. Don’t worry, you can use these photos below to make sure you’re on track. Then, just keep on braiding. You’re doing great! Seal up both ends, bake, and enjoy!

ADDITIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

People often ask about altering recipes to meet their family’s comfort level when it comes to heat. Although this is not an overly spicy enchilada filling, you can always add a little less, or more, of certain ingredients to give it the flavor you are looking for. If your kids are like a lot of kids, they can’t handle anything too “hot” (meaning spicy). If that’s the case for you, no problem. Just add a smidge fewer diced green chilis and ease up on the chili powder. As far as substitutions on the actual filling, keep reading! There are so many great fillings to use that will help you achieve the same basic braid look, but a totally different flavor.