Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Savory Crescent Chicken Pockets, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These golden pockets, encased in flaky crescent dough, are generously stuffed with a savory filling of tender chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the crescent crust, followed by the succulent chicken and a burst of flavors from the vibrant vegetables. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a tangy Tomato Salsa, and a creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing. The Cucumber Salad, with its crisp cucumbers, zesty vinaigrette, and a hint of dill, provides a light and refreshing complement to the richness of the chicken pockets. The vibrant Tomato Salsa, bursting with fresh tomatoes, zesty onions, and a touch of cilantro, adds a delightful layer of flavor and a pop of color to each bite. Finally, the Avocado Ranch Dressing, with its luscious avocado, tangy buttermilk, and a blend of herbs, offers a creamy and flavorful dip that perfectly complements the chicken pockets.
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SAVORY CHICKEN POCKET PIES
These handheld pies can go directly from the freezer to the oven to bake. From frozen, place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake according to the recipe but for a few extra minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 10 pocket pies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a pot and add water to barely cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 50 minutes. Skim and discard any foam as it rises on the surface. Remove the chicken to cool continue to boil the broth to reduce and concentrate to about 1 quart. Remove the meat from the chicken and shred.
- To make the filling, melt the butter in a medium-sized hot skillet and add the onion, celery, and carrot. Saute over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the salt and flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add the chicken broth and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 heaping cup shredded chicken and the Parmesan cheese. Cool in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or line a baking sheet.
- To form the pocket pies, work with half of a disk of dough at a time, rolling it out on a floured surface. Using an overturned bowl (about 5 inches across), cut out circles about 3 at a time from each piece of dough. After cutting out all your circles, gather all dough scraps, reroll, and cut out a final time. Place 1/4 cup filling on one side of a dough circle. Wet the edges of the dough with the water. Fold the dough over to form a half circle. Pinch the edge of the dough together. Crimp the edge with a fork. Repeat the process until all the filling is used. The pocket pies can be frozen at this point.
- Place the pocket pies on the prepared baking sheet and chill for a few minutes. Prick each pie on top twice with a fork. When ready to bake, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the egg wash over each pocket pie. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The pies can be cooled and frozen to reheat in the microwave.
CRESCENT CHICKEN BUNDLES
When I was expecting our third child, this was one of the meals I put in the freezer ahead of time. We now have four kids and they all like these rich chicken pockets. I've also made them with ham or smoked turkey. -Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken., Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed stuffing, lightly pressing down., Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked bundles on baking sheets until firm; transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen up to 2 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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
SAVORY CRESCENT CHICKEN POCKETS
This dish is so simple, yet when you eat it, you feel like a gourmet chef! Anyone you serve it to will feel the same!
Provided by Vols Fan
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl, blend cream cheese and 2 T.butter until smooth. Add next 6 ing. Mixing well Separate crescent rolls into 4 rectangles;firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon ½ cup meat mixture onto center of each rectangle. Pull four corners of dough to top center of chicken mixture,twist slightly and seal edges. Brush tops with 1T.butter (or use the butter crescents and leave this step off). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 20-25minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 617.7, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.2
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.
SAVORY CRESCENT CHICKEN SQUARES
These are very good. You can also make them smaller using the "triangle" instead of the "square" and have as an appetizer instead of the main course.
Provided by Lali8752
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend cream cheese with 2 Tbsp butter until smooth.
- Add next five ingredients and mix well.
- Spoon 1/2 C meat mixture onto 2"triangles" of dough.
- (don't separate, so you actually have a "square") Pull 4 corners to the top, center of mixture and twist slightly and seal edges by pinching.
- Brush tops with remaining butter and sprinkle with croutons Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes in a 350* oven until golden brown.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, brush the crescent rolls with melted butter before baking.
- To make the chicken pockets ahead of time, assemble them and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- If you don't have crescent rolls, you can use puff pastry instead.
- Feel free to get creative with the fillings! You can add other ingredients like diced vegetables, cheese, or cooked meat.
- Serve the chicken pockets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
These savory crescent chicken pockets are a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for busy weeknights or for a fun lunch on the go. With a flaky crescent roll crust and a savory chicken filling, these chicken pockets are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give these savory crescent chicken pockets a try!
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