Chicken Fajita Crescent Braid Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8 oz) can pillsbury crescent recipe creations refrigerated flaky dough sheet
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1x1/2x1/2-inch strips
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green bell peppers (2x1x1/4 inch) or 1/2 cup red pepper, strips (2x1x1/4 inch)
1/4 cup old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa
2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (8 oz)
1 egg white, beaten

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Unroll dough onto cookie sheet; press to 8x12 inches.
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.
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.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Cool 5 minutes.
Cut crosswise into slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.8 Kcal (1088 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.03g	25%
Cholesterol	80.06mg	27%
Sodium	644.58mg	27%
Potassium	306.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.5g	1%
Sugars	2.03g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	25.78g	52%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	296.3mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.9 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.62g	25%
Cholesterol	48.04mg	27%
Sodium	386.79mg	27%
Potassium	183.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.1g	1%
Sugars	1.22g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	3%
Protein	15.47g	52%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	26%
Iron	4.1mg	38%
Calcium	177.8mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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