If you're craving a comforting and flavorful meal, look no further than the chicken cheddar broccoli pockets. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and crisp broccoli florets, all wrapped in a golden-brown, flaky crust. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these pockets are a hit with people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your stomach content.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN ROLLUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cream cheese, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, cheddar cracker, all-purpose flour, eggs
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, microwave 1½ cups (225 g) of broccoli for 1 minute. Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly, and set aside until ready to use.
- On a cutting board, butterfly the chicken breasts with a knife. Cut through the chicken breast so you have 6 thinner chicken cutlets. Cover in plastic wrap, and tenderize by beating with a rolling pin or a heavy pan.
- Remove the plastic wrap, and season with salt and pepper. Place a scoop of the broccoli cheddar mixture on top of a chicken cutlet, and spread until the chicken is covered.
- Roll the chicken up starting from the tapered end. Use 2 toothpicks to keep the chicken tightly rolled. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F (165˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a plastic bag, crush the cheddar crackers until they have a coarse, sand-like texture. Pour the cracker crumbs into a large bowl. Add the rest of the minced broccoli. Stir to combine.
- Put the flour into a medium bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl.
- Using tongs, place one of the pieces of chicken into the flour. Turn the chicken in the flour until it is fully coated, tap off any excess flour. Place the chicken in the egg, turn until the chicken is coated. Place the chicken in the broccoli cracker crumb mixture, turn until the chicken is fully coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken rolls.
- Transfer the pieces of chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Let the chicken cool slightly, then remove the toothpicks.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 5 grams
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
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
BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR POCKETS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; pat dry. Mix the broccoli, cheddar, sour cream and chives in a bowl until combined, then squeeze the mixture together with your hands to make it compact.
- 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 for step-by-step directions.)
- 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, BROCCOLI, AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE
Super comfort food, but kinda healthy because it has broccoli in it, right? My grandmother passed this chicken and Cheddar recipe down and it is a family favorite. After the first time I made it, I went on a casserole kick and made it twice a week for 3 months straight! I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as great by itself. Last time I didn't make rice, but served it with bread.
Provided by jamanleyx
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine chicken, broccoli, condensed soup, sour cream, and pepper in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Combine bread crumbs and butter in a bowl. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 944.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI POCKETS
Your kids will love to wrap their hands around these delicious chicken and broccoli pockets! Refrigerated pizza crust forms the pockets that hold a hearty filling made with Cheddar cheese soup, fresh broccoli, cooked chicken and shredded cheese. They're so easy to prepare and the taste is simply irresistible.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with the cooking spray. Stir the soup, broccoli, chicken and cheese in a medium bowl.
- Unroll the crust on the work surface and cut in quarters. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture on one side of each. Fold the crust in half over the filling. Pinch the edges to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut small slits in the tops of the pockets. Place the filled pockets onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let the pockets cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1142.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHICKEN-AND-BROCCOLI POCKETS
Kids will love these easy burritos. The healthy ingredients are rolled in a flour tortilla and baked until crisp and golden.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool completely. Coarsely chop chicken, and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Bring 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil in a small saucepan fitted with the steamer insert. Add broccoli; cover, and cook until broccoli is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Let cool completely. Coarsely chop broccoli; add to chicken in the bowl. Add cheeses, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Place a packed 1/2 cup of chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; shape filling into a horizontal oval. Fold in right and left sides about 1/2 inch, then tightly roll up.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pockets seam down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake until crisp and beginning to turn golden, about 12 minutes. Cut in half crosswise, and serve.
BROCCOLI HAM & CHEDDAR CHICKEN ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli head, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ham, onion powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ham
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Finely chop the broccoli florets, and then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the cheddar, cream cheese, ham, onion powder, and mix evenly until combined. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika, then stir to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice across horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the spice mix.
- Place each chicken breast on a double layer of plastic wrap, then cover with more plastic wrap.
- Use a meat pounder to thinly pound the chicken breast and form into a rectangular shape.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Lay down two of the flattened chicken breasts into a greased loaf pan lined with parchment paper, slightly overlapping them.
- Place the ham slices evenly across the bottom and sides, hanging the ham over the sides of the loaf pan.
- Spread broccoli mixture evenly on top of the ham, pressing it flat into the edges of the pan.
- Fold over the flaps of ham to completely seal the mixture.
- Place the third flattened chicken breast on top. Use a fork to tuck in the edges, creating a seal.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the loaf looks slightly brown and red on top.
- Cool the loaf in the pan. Release any juices from the pan. Remove the chicken loaf using the parchment paper.
- Slice into 1-inch (2-cm) slices, and serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: long grain rice, black pepper, onion powder, cream of chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, broccoli, chicken broth, cheddar cheese
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a casserole dish, combine rice, pepper, onion powder, cream of chicken, cheese, broccoli, and chicken stock. Mix until everything is combined.
- Lay chicken on top of the rice mixture. Space evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Take off cover and top the chicken with more cheese. Bake uncovered for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 875 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- To make your chicken cheddar broccoli pockets even more flavorful, use a variety of cheeses. Try a blend of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan for a cheesy explosion.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken. Just be sure to shred it before adding it to the filling.
- To make your pockets extra crispy, brush them with melted butter before baking. You can also sprinkle them with garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for added flavor.
- If you don't have crescent roll dough, you can use puff pastry dough instead. Just be sure to roll it out thinly before cutting it into squares.
- For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole wheat crescent roll dough and low-fat cheese.
Conclusion:
Chicken cheddar broccoli pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.
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