Best 3 Homemade Chicken Hot Pockets Recipes
Are you tired of the same old sandwich routine? Are you looking for something new, delicious, and easy to make? Look no further – Homemade Chicken Hot Pockets are here to save the day! These scrumptious treats are filled with tender chicken, melted cheese, and your favorite fillings, all wrapped up in a flaky pocket of dough. With two fillings, an easy-to-follow recipe, and tips on how to customize them to your liking, this article has everything you need to satisfy your cravings. So, let's dive in and learn how to make these delightful pockets of goodness that will have your family and friends asking for more!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN HOT POCKETS
Super easy and super tasty! The puff pastry is wonderfully flaky once baked. The shredded chicken filling is super tasty. Enjoy these for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. Easy to make, try experimenting with your favorite fillings.
Provided by David Henson
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place the chicken in a Dutch oven with enough water to cover it. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Boil until chicken is done. Then drain and remove bay leaves.
- 2. Shred chicken. Place back in the pot add the next 5 ingredients. Mix well and heat until cheeses melt. Remove from heat. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 3. Cut pastry into squares. Spoon 1/2 cup of mixture in each square fold up corners and pinch sides together. Whisk egg and brush onto the puff pastry before baking.
- 4. Bake until golden brown.
HOMEMADE HOT POCKETS
I've always loved Hot Pockets. Once I figured out how easy these were to make at home, I quit buying the ones from the store! You can sub any ingredients you would like to. I've made them as a "hand-held" taco, pizza, and buffalo chicken. You can also change the size you cut them, too. The larger they are, the easier they are to stuff! The recipe is the basic crust recipe. You may want to add seasonings based on the kind of Hot Pocket you're going for: Garlic and Onion powder and Italian seasoning for pizza; cumin or taco seasoning for tacos; you can even make this a dessert by adding some sugar into the dough before you stuff it!
Provided by Jess_FinsUp
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 18 pockets, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add flour, shortening and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles sand.
- With the machine on, slowly add the water in a thin stream until the dough forms a ball (you may not need the entire cup of water - I usually go until my food processor blade won't spin anymore).
- On a lightly-floured surface, form the dough into two equal rounds.
- Place the rounds in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
- Beat the egg with one teaspoon of water. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- On the floured surface, cut the dough into 6-8 equal portions. Roll out into a thin round (not so thin it will tear; about 1/8" thick or so). Trim into a 6" round (I use a salad bowl as a guide, placing it on top and running a knife around the edge).
- Repeat with all of the dough. Any scraps I usually make some more.
- Place ingredients of your choice in the middle, leaving room for sealing the dough around the edge. Some ideas:.
- Taco - seasoned taco meat, topped with cheddar cheese.
- Pizza - pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni.
- Once you place the stuffing into the middle, brush the egg wash around the edges. Fold over (making a half-moon) and pinch the opening. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Repeat with remaining rounds.
- Brush all of the hot pockets with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.9, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 402.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.6
Tips:
- Prepare your ingredients ahead of time to make the assembly process quicker and easier.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts thinly. This will ensure that they cook evenly and quickly.
- If you wish, you can marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes before cooking.
- To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Pay attention to the edges of the hot pockets while they are baking. If they start to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil to prevent them from burning.
- You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with other types of cheese, such as cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack. Experiment with various cheese combinations to find your favorite.
- Serve the hot pockets immediately after baking, while they are still warm and crispy.
Conclusion:
The homemade chicken hot pockets are a versatile and delicious snack or meal. They can be made ahead of time and frozen, making them a convenient option for busy families and individuals. With a variety of fillings and flavors to choose from, there is a hot pocket to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these homemade chicken hot pockets a try. They are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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