This BLT Chicken Braid is a great lunch or easy dinner idea for busy days. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato always gets smiles around our dinner table.
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Want to know a secret? Can I tell you it without getting smacked or things thrown at my head? There was a part of my life when I did not like bacon.
Ok, I guess that is not entirely true because I have always loved eating BLT sandwiches in the summer. Well, as long as the bacon is super crispy that is. If the bacon is chewy, I’m out.
And I have been adding it to all the pasta dishes like this Cheddar Bacon Macaroni and Cheese. Maybe I just thought I don’t like bacon, but I really did. Hhhhmmmm….
There is just something about a fresh bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich on a hot summer day. My love for bacon began when I started adding it to other meals.
After making and eating this Bacon Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese, these Chicken Bacon Alfredo Lasagna Rolls, and this Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad I have decided that bacon is a meat that I do in fact like.
Lately I have been sneaking pieces of hot crispy bacon while it is cooling on our counter when my hubby makes it for his breakfast sandwiches.
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with foil.
- Lay the raw bacon on the foil making sure not to overlap the slices. It’s ok if the slices touch because the bacon will shrink as it cooks.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Remember it will crisp up as it cools, so do not over cook it.
- Remove the bacon from the oil and place on sheets of paper towels.
We had an extra package of bacon in the refrigerator this week, and for some strange reason I got the desire to make a fun new lunch recipe using some of that freshly cooked bacon.
Crescent Roll Braids
Refrigerated crescent roll dough is a great thing to use when you need to make an easy meals or appetizers. It’s easy to unroll the dough, fill it with your choice of meats, cheeses, and veggies. This Meat Lover’s Crescent Braid is another one that our family enjoys.
Or fill it with cream cheese, chocolate, or pie filling for an easy dessert like in this Strawberry Nutella Braid.
Tips for making a BLT Chicken Braid:
- Mix together the bacon, cheese, chicken, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and press together all the seams. Use a knife to cut slits down both sides. Just make sure you do not go all the way to the center. Leave a 3-4 inch section in the middle.
- Spread the chicken mixture down the middle of crescent dough.
- Criss cross the strips over the filling. Make sure to pinch together the ends, so your filling doesn’t melt out.
- Bake the crescent braid for about 20 minutes.
- Chop some lettuce and tomato while the braid is baking, so you can serve it right away without the dinner getting cold.
- Cut the braid into 8 pieces and top with the chopped veggies right before serving.
Although, I wouldn’t expect it to serve 8 people because once you start eating the warm flakey pastry with BLT flavors, you will be reaching for another slice in a hurry.
With three kids who love bacon, we didn’t have any trouble making this crescent braid disappear in a hurry.
More crescent roll recipes you may enjoy:
Gooey cheese, pepperoni, and chicken tenders make these Pepperoni Parmesan Chicken Rolls a delicious crescent roll sandwich to add to your dinner plans or game day parties.
Tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce add a fun summer flair to this easy Chicken BLT Ranch Pizza.
Barbecue meatballs and pineapple chunks make these Tropical Meatball Crescent Cups a delicious party appetizer.
This Cherry Walnut Chicken Salad is also delicious when served on fresh crescent rolls or your favorite bread.
Ham, cheese, chicken, and crescent rolls make these Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls from Mom on Time Out a family favorite.
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BLT Chicken Braid
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 - 8 ounce package refrigerated crescent rolls or sheet
- chopped lettuce
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Set out a nonstick baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the chicken, cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise. Set aside.
- Open the crescent rolls. Lay out the dough out on the baking sheet. Press together all the seams.
- Cut small strips 1 1/2 inches apart along both sides. Leave about a 3-inch row in the center that is uncut.
- Spread the chicken mixture down the center evenly. Cross the strips over each other in a braid pattern.
- Press the end together. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Let cool 5 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomatoes right before serving. Cut into 8 pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 469 Total Fat: 37g Saturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 23g Cholesterol: 83mg Sodium: 783mg Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 4g Protein: 19g
*The post and recipe for BLT Chicken Braid was first published on July 10, 2013. The pictures have been updated and the post has been republished on January 31, 2019.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh I love this!! I also love that we both shared a savory dish today 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
We’re in savory-sync today!! 😉
Tieghan says
That braid looks awesome!! I think everyone in my family would actual devour that thing. Of course I would have to leave the lettuce off for the picky eaters. Beautiful braid, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Teighan!! 😉
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
I love this! What a great way to serve lunch, yumm! Pinned 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Lyuba!! 😉
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Jocelyn I think this is a perfect summer meal!! I am going to make this for my mom this weekend! I love it!!! Pinned for sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You won’t be disappointed!! It was super easy and so good!!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
I love how you made this braided bread into a lunch/dinner idea! I’m sure when you tell people that you don’t really like bacon…they get so shocked like when I tell people I’m not really in love with chocolate.
Love this recipe…my boys would really dig this. Chicken and bacon is their favorite with anything!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You aren’t in love with chocolate???! Haha, that’s EXACTLY the reaction I get about my feelings for bacon!! 😉
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
BLT anything makes me think of summer and this looks wonderful!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Ashley!! 😉
Sharon @ Life After Empty Nest says
YUM! “pinning” to my Time for Dinner This Week Board.
Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yaaay!! Thanks Sharon!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
This is just too awesome!! Such a great recipe and my crowd would love it!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Nancy!!
Marcie says
My first exposure to a braid was at a Pampered Chef party – it was a chicken broccoli braid. I made the heck out of it over and over again! I haven’t made it In ages, so when I do, I will try your spin. It sounds great!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Mmm, chicken and broccoli sounds tasty too. I will have to try that next time!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
There is nothing like a good BLT in the summer. Love this twist on things!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Julie!! 😉
Jenn says
I LOVE BLT SEASON!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Then you’ll love this bad boy!! 😉
Chels R. says
YOU DON’T LIKE BACON??? I don’t think we can be friends anymore! LOL, just kidding! 🙂 This looks great! I think this will be such a wonderful and easy meal for me to pull together especially in the Fall months when all the kids activities start back up!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Would you be surprised if I said that isn’t the first time someone has said that to me?! LOL!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
SO yum Jocelyn! I love bacon. On everything….especially lunch, dinner, breakfast, and dessert. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha! Oh you crazy bacon lovers 😉
Meg @ Sweet Twist says
This looks awesome. I love BLTS!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Meg!!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
I want to eat this right now!!! I’d totally spread some gauc on it. I always add avocado to my BLT’s!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Mmm, yes that would make it even tastier!!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
I don’t really like bacon on its own either . . But in stuff? Yummy! Looks delicious!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one that doesn’t like bacon plain. In stuff is definitely ok with me!
Karly says
Oh, girl. This speaks to me.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Do you hear it calling your name too? I think I need to make another one right away!!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
LOVE this, Jocelyn! My hubby LOVES bacon, so I’m going to have to make it for him soon!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
He will just love this then!! 😉
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This is perfect for these hot summer days we’ve been having.. I have got to try this braid! Really great job on it! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Pamela!! 😉
carrian says
Does anyone call you Joss? Wondering… and this looks delicious! Totally can picture just how wonderful it is to chomp into
Jocelyn Brubaker says
haha! Yes, I get called Joce a lot 🙂 My sisters (and sometimes my hubby) call my Jocey too. This is definitely one braid that is fun to bite into!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This looks like the perfect dinner Jocelyn! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Trish!! 😉
Mackenzie says
What a great idea! Love this Jocelyn and your right it’s perfect for a Summer dinner! Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Mackenzie!! 😉
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil says
This looks so good! I love BLTs too!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Melissa! 😉
Kristen Duke says
This looks so yummy and pretty! I like it even more that you can get it together and on the table so quickly!
missy says
instead of mayo could you use like an Alfredo sauce or cheese sauce?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You could try using another creamy spread instead of the mayo, but I can’t say how it would taste. Maybe 4 oz. cream cheese would be a good option.
caroline says
i dont freakin like that the recipes will not print
!!!!like wtf
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Hi, Caroline. I just tried printing on a few browsers, and the recipes print just fine. Are you using the print button on the recipe card?
LadyNonaLuna says
Oh I love this… pinned it and am making it as I write this… yeah in the oven! WOOT. Cant wait… Looks ok… not anywhere as lux as yours but maybe with practice. 🙂 Next time I wanna try a sweet one… YUMMZ!!! TFS
Ashley says
Looks delicious! Pinned
Julie Blanner says
Yum! This will be a perfect weeknight dinner!
Kristyn says
What a fun way to change up a classic BLT. I love how easy it is & I love that it’s a warm sandwich. Thanks for sharing!