Chicken Parmesan Crescent Bread

1: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2: In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, chicken, ½ cup of the marinara sauce, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; mix well.

3: Unroll Crescent Dough Sheet and place on cookie sheet, pressing to form a rectangle and firmly pressing perforations to seal.

4: Spread chicken mixture in a 3 1/2-inch-wide strip lengthwise down the center of dough all the way to ends.

5: Make cuts 1 inch apart on each side of rectangle just to edge of filling.

6: Alternating from side to side, fold cut strips of dough at an angle halfway across filling, slightly overlapping ends.

7: In a small bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High for 20 to 30 seconds or until melted.

8: Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic powder; brush mixture on top of braided Crescent Dough.

9: Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

10: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.

11: Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

12: In a small, microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1 cup pasta sauce covered on High for 30 to 60 seconds or until warmed through.

13: Serve with crescent braid.