Are you tired of mundane meals and craving something bursting with flavor? Look no further than the tantalizing California chicken pockets, a culinary delight that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. These savory bundles of joy are crafted with tender chicken, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a secret blend of herbs and spices, all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of California. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish to impress your guests, these delectable chicken pockets are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for more.
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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
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN POCKETS
I found this recipe in a cookbook 25 years ago and have been using it ever since. Everyone in my family loves it and it keeps for several days. It contains avacado, which I leave out. To make the pita pockets easy to fill I microwave them 5 - 10 seconds so they are pliable. Instead of buying a whole package of cheese, I use 2 stick of string cheese. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by Debby H
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 pita halves, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain broccoli.
- In medium bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, avocado, rice, tomatoes, cheese and egg.
- In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard and celery seed. Pour over mixture and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend.
- To serve, spoon approx 1/2 cup mixture into each pock bread half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.7, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 620.5, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 23.3
CURRIED CHICKEN POCKETS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, curry powder, ginger and garlic and cook until the shallot is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the peas, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste; let the mixture cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and brush a baking sheet lightly with vegetable oil. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and fill the dinner pockets (see Cook's Note).
- Place the pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush the pockets with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
CHICKEN OR LAMB PATTY POCKETS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the herbs in a food processor and pulse grind them into a fine chop. In a bowl combine the herbs, yogurt, cumin and grill seasoning. Add the meat and mix to combine.. Form into 4 large, very thin patties. Wash up and preheat a large nonstick skillet with a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Heat a small second skillet over high heat and blister the pitas on each side. Cut tops off the bread and fill pita pockets with patties, lettuce and chutney.
TENDER CHICKEN POCKETS
I wanted to make lunches more interesting, so I created this recipe that's now a favorite of ours. Try it with a fruit salad on the side. -Beth Woodard, Jamestown, North Carolina.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chicken, water and bouillon. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Spread mustard and mayonnaise if desired on the inside of each pita half. Fill with lettuce, cucumber, chicken and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN WRAPS
The combination of hummus and feta give these wraps unbeatable flavor. Hummus is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise; try it on your favorite sandwich today! -Donna Munch, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread hummus on tortillas; top with chicken, peppers, cheese and basil. Roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN
This recipe is great for summertime veggies from the garden, and quick too!
Provided by Ingrid
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Dinner ready in 10 minutes! Serve your family with these chicken sandwiches layered with tomato and avocado.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, onion, paprika, lemon peel and garlic with wire whisk.
- On 1 side of 6 bread slices, evenly spread mayonnaise mixture; layer with tomato, chicken and avocado. Top with remaining 6 bread slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg
CHICKEN POCKETS
Precooked chicken breast strips, onion, green pepper and cheese are baked inside refrigerated crescent dinner roll dough for warm pocket sandwiches.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook onion and pepper in hot oil in medium skillet until crisp-tender. Add chicken breast strips; mix well.
- Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations together to seal. Pat out each rectangle to 8x4-inch rectangle. Spoon chicken mixture onto one half of each rectangle; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Fold dough over filling to enclose. Press edges of dough together, then press with tines of fork to seal completely.
- Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 16 g
CREAMY CHICKEN POCKETS
Make and share this Creamy Chicken Pockets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cstsmiles
Categories Chicken
Time 31m
Yield 8 pockets, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken with the onions and garlic.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter until smooth. Stir in the cooked chicken, onions and garlic. Add the salts, pepper and milk. Mix well.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into the eight triangles. Dollop a tablespoon of filling into the center of each triangle and fold the corners up to seal. Press and seal firmly. Place on ungreased baking sheet or stone and repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Brush the tops with the melted butter and sprinkle with the bread crumbs (optional).
- Bake for 11 - 13 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Recipe Note: To heat up leftovers, bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 minutes.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, sea salt, mixed olive, shredded chicken breast, bacon, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Lunch
Yield 8 pockets
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. 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 ranch, chicken, bacon, and cheddar 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 524 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, use a mixture of flour, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for extra flavor.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have time to make the homemade Alfredo sauce, you can use a store-bought version. Just be sure to choose one that is creamy and flavorful.
- For a healthier version of the Alfredo sauce, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. You can also add some chopped spinach or kale for an extra boost of nutrients.
- Serve the California chicken pockets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
California chicken pockets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give California chicken pockets a try.
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