Chicken & Broccoli Braid

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup chopped broccoli florets

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (see Cook's Tip)

• ½ cup diced red bell pepper

• 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 cup coarsely grated

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tsp All-Purpose Dill Mix or dried dill weed

• 1 garlic clove, pressed

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 pkgs (8 oz.) refrigerated pizza dough

• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

• 2 tbsp slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.

2. Add the cheese and mix gently. Add the mayonnaise, dill, and salt and mix well.

3. Spread the filling evenly over the middle of the dough. To braid, lift two opposite strips of dough up, twist once, then lay over filling so that the ends meet at the center. Lightly pinch the ends together. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid.

4. Brush the egg white over the dough. Sprinkle the braid with almonds. Bake until deep golden brown, about 25-28 minutes.

Yield:

• 10 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fiber 1 g Cook's Tips: Cook and chop 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves to get 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken. It's best to keep pizza dough refrigerated until ready to use. Once the dough is warm, it becomes soft and sometimes sticky, making it difficult to work with.