Best Tender Chicken Pockets Recipes

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit in every chicken breast to within a 1/2 inch of the the other side, open so they lay flat.
• Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap; pound to 1/8 inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Stir half of the thyme into each carton of cream cheese and set aside.
• Place spinach leaves over chicken breasts.
• Spoon 2 Tbs. of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast.
• Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the cream cheese and lightly press so that they stick.
• Roll up the chicken breasts to cover the filling and tuck in the ends.
• Unroll the puff pastry; cut into 8 even portions. Roll each into an 8-in.x7-in. rectangle.
• Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry.
• Place chicken at one short end; roll up tightly and tuck in ends as you go.
• Place pockets on a greased cookie sheet. Brush them with remaining egg and water mixture, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the minced onion in a skillet with the butter on low heat until they are translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.
• Turn up the heat to medium and add the diced chicken breast and stir frequently.
• Turn up the heat to medium and add the diced chicken breast and stir frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Add the herb cheese to the chicken and combine well.
• Set aside the chicken mixture while you work with the puff pastry. Start by unrolling the puff pastry on a baking sheet.
• Cut off the excess paper and discard.
• Using a pastry cutter or knife, cut the puff pastry dough into three equal pieces.
• Cut each of the three pieces in half so you have six square pieces of dough.
• Add two tablespoons of the chicken mixture to the center of each square.
• Use your finger to add a little water to the edge of two sides of the dough.
• Fold the dough into a triangle and use a fork to crimp the edges.
• Repeat with each of the squares.
• Brush each triangle with the egg wash.
• Bake at 350-degrees F until the pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

CHICKEN PICCATA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper on medium speed until well combined. Fold in capers and shallot., Unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into 4 smaller squares. Spread cream cheese mixture over squares to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with chicken., Fold a corner of each pastry square over chicken, forming a triangle. Pinch triangle edges to seal and flatten with fork for tighter seal. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry pocket, including edges. Discard leftover egg mixture. Pierce each pocket twice with a fork to vent., Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 18-25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve pockets with lemon slices and parsley., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pockets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, bake as directed, increasing time about 5 minutes.