Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Pockets, a versatile dish that caters to diverse palates and dietary preferences. This comprehensive guide presents three enticing variations: the classic Chicken and Cheese Pockets, the zesty Chicken Fajita Pockets, and the vegetarian-friendly Spinach and Feta Pockets. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering, our Chicken Pockets promise to satisfy and impress.
1. **Classic Chicken and Cheese Pockets:**
- A timeless combination of tender chicken, melted cheese, and herbs, wrapped in a golden-brown pastry.
- Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal, ideal for lunchboxes or a casual family dinner.
2. **Chicken Fajita Pockets:**
- A vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic fajita, featuring succulent chicken, colorful bell peppers, zesty spices, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Ideal for a Tex-Mex-inspired meal, these pockets bring the fiesta to your table.
3. **Spinach and Feta Pockets:**
- A vegetarian delight filled with fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of lemon, all enveloped in a flaky pastry.
- Perfect for those seeking a lighter and healthier option, these pockets are packed with flavor and nutrients.
CHICKEN POCKETS
A creamy chicken dip with a bread covering.
Provided by momloves3
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Chicken Pie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS
Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.
Provided by DOJAGRAM
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
- Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puff pastry, alfredo sauce, broccoli, shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, egg
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the puff pastry into six rectangles and place on a nonstick baking tray.
- On one rectangle, spread 1 tablespoon of alfredo. Top with steamed broccoli, shredded chicken, and cheddar.
- Place a rectangle of pastry on top and seal the edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining pastry rectangles.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is flaky and golden.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
Steps:
- 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
- 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
- Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.
TASTY HAND-HELD CHICKEN POT PIE POCKETS
Easy to make and eat, mini chicken hand pies are pockets made of refrigerated biscuit dough filled with boneless breast chunks, frozen veggies, gravy, and instant potatoes.
Provided by Roxbury-Brower
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring halfway, until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 12 minutes.
- Pour half the chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken. Add frozen vegetables, dehydrated onion, granulated garlic, minced garlic, gravy mix, and salt. Stir and cover; reduce heat to medium and cook until flavors meld, about 8 minutes. Add instant potatoes and stir until incorporated. Add remaining chicken broth and stir. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook until thickened to your liking, about 8 minutes more.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Pour into a container, cover, and refrigerate filling, 2 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Open and unroll dough into one continuous sheet. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Pinch all seams together, sealing them. Stretch the dough to twice its size using a small rolling pin. Score the sheet into 8 squares using a knife. Repeat with the remaining dough on the other baking sheet.
- Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling into the center of a dough square. Pull the side up and over the mixture. Seal the edge carefully with your fingers and then using a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven, watching carefully until just starting to brown, about 13 minutes. Brush pies with beaten egg and cook until dried, about 2 minutes more. Allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 477.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE POCKETS
I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, Moroccan seasonings and pita sandwiches. The addition of the carrot salad laced with dates and pomegranate seeds lends an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can be substituted for pitas. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5h20m
Yield 14 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low, until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, combine the carrots, mayonnaise, pomegranate seeds and remaining dates. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Remove chicken from slow cooker; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return chicken and juices to slow cooker. Stir in remaining pomegranate juice; heat through. Serve in pitas with carrot slaw and, if desired, cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHICKEN POT PIE POCKETS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Combine the cream of chicken soup, frozen vegetables, garlic powder, shredded chicken and some salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Unwrap the pie crusts and cut off the round edges of each to create a square. Cut each square into quarters, then trim the edges to create rectangles. Put 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of 1 rectangle and brush the pastry with water around the perimeter. Top with another piece of pastry and use a fork to press down on the edges to completely seal closed. Brush with the egg and poke a few fork holes in the top. Repeat with the remaining rectangles and filling to make 8 pot pie pockets. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
AIR-FRYER CHICKEN TACO POCKETS
We love these easy taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick and easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. -Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. Unroll one tube crescent dough and separate into two rectangles; press perforations to seal. Repeat with second tube. In a bowl, combine salsa, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spoon chicken onto the left side of each rectangle; top with salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal., In batches if necessary, place pockets on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Cut in half. Serve with salsa and desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CURRIED CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
I like to prepare these sandwiches for special luncheons. Everyone who tries them raves about the refreshing combination of tender chicken, flavorful curry and cool grapes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in chicken, grapes and celery; refrigerate. Just before serving, add almonds. Stuff about 1/4 cup into each pita half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
These are so good, you will want more and more of these very tasty pitas. If desired, cooked turkey may be used in place of chicken.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
- Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
- Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
- If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.
CHICKEN TACO POCKETS
We love these taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick, easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. -Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll 1 tube crescent dough and separate into 2 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Repeat with second tube. In a bowl, combine salsa, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spoon chicken onto the left side of each rectangle; top with salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Cut in half. Serve with salsa and toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN PIZZA POCKETS
These quick and easy pizza pockets are completely customizable and can be made with shredded rotisserie chicken, leftover turkey, chopped veggies or any other spare odds and ends stashed in your fridge.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, pepperoni, spinach, cheese and 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, stirring until combined.
- Sprinkle your work surface with all-purpose flour. Roll the pizza dough into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut each smaller rectangle into three 4-inch squares for a total of 6 squares.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the dough squares, placing it in the bottom corner of each square and leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl, then brush the two edges of each dough square nearest the filling with the egg wash. Fold the unfilled side of each dough square over the filling and very firmly pinch the two pieces together. Arrange the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet, then brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle them with the Parmesan cheese, then cut a small slit in the top of each pizza pocket.
- Bake the pizza pockets for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and the dough is fully baked. Remove the pizza pockets from the oven, sprinkle them with the pizza seasoning and serve them with the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce for dipping.
CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PITA POCKETS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Arrange the pita halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest and Arugula Pesto. Stir in the diced chicken.
- To assemble the pita pockets, fill each pita half with the chicken mixture. Top with tomatoes and 1/4 cup arugula and serve.
- For the pesto, blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan and salt and pepper.
HEALTHY MEAL-PREP CHICKEN SALAD POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, fat free plain greek yogurt, celery, sweet relish, dijon mustard, scallion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pita breads
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for the pita, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Portion the chicken salad into 4 containers
- Lay the lettuce on top of the chicken salad and add the tomatoes.
- Refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Serve inside a pita. (You can also toast your pita first for an added touch!)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CHEESY CHICKEN POCKETS
This is a mixture of cheese, chicken, and a bit of spice in a phyllo pastry. They are a great finger food, and give a nice flavorful taste.
Provided by Jenna Mentele Haarstick
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook and stir onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Combine chicken, Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, and onion mixture in a large bowl.
- Spray 5 phyllo sheets each with cooking spray. Stack these 5 phyllo sheets on top of each other and cut into 4 smaller squares.
- Spoon chicken mixture into each of the 4 squares; fold phyllo dough over and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and chicken mixture until you have 12 filled pockets.
- Brush beaten egg on tops of filled phyllo pockets.
- Place filled phyllo pockets on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS
With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant entrees are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
CHICKEN CHEDDAR BROCCOLI POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, sea salt, olive oil, shredded cheddar cheese, broccoli, shredded chicken breast, olive oil
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 pockets
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.
- Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel.
- Set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC), and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch (30x56 cm) rectangle.
- Layer the cheddar, broccoli, and chicken in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches (2 ½-5 cm) on the top and bottom.
- Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.
- Fold each piece's center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.
- Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.
- To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 0 grams
GREEK CHICKEN PITA POCKETS - CROCK POT!
I have been making a lot of greek food lately, and was looking for a hot sandwich filling I could use. I found this on another site, and it looks very tasty. I haven't tried it yet, but putting it on zaar for safe-keeping.
Provided by Bekah
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 6h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in greased crock pot.
- Top the chicken with onions, lemon pepper and oregano.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- 10 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- It should just fall apart.
- Put the shredded meat back into the pot.
- Stir in the yogurt.
- To make the sandwich, split open your pita bread and spoon the chicken inside.
- This would be wonderful with some sliced tomatoes and cucumbers and some hummus on the side.
- Enjoy!
BUFFALO CHICKEN POCKETS
Here's my idea of pub food made easy: biscuits flavored with Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. They're my Friday night favorite. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Remove from heat; stir in wing sauce., On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into a 6-in. circle and top each with 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edge to seal., Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. If desired, serve with blue cheese dressing. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pockets in a freezer container. To use, reheat pockets on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese.
- For a crispy coating, dredge the chicken in flour before dipping it in the egg wash and breadcrumbs.
- If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers, tortilla chips, or cornflakes.
- Serve the chicken pockets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Chicken pockets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or for a fun and festive party appetizer. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a chicken pocket recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken, give chicken pockets a try!
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