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cheesy chicken packets

Easy Salsa Chicken Pockets


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes

This cheesy salsa chicken enfolded in a flakey homemade crust will soon become the meal your family requests! Eat them warm or freeze them for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients  

For the Dough

  • 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water it should be 105-115ºF
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • cups flour I use unbleached all purpose

For the Filling

  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked and shredded
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500ºF
  • In a large bowl (or stand mixer) sprinkle yeast over warm water and mix until dissolved.
  • Add sugar, salt, oil, and flour and mix well.
  • Dump the mixture onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes, until a soft dough forms.
  • Punch dough down and divide into 8-10 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball and flatten with a rolling pin to form a small circle.
  • In a medium bowl, mix salsa, chicken and cheese.
  • Place a large spoonful onto each dough circle.
  • Fold dough over and seal tightly.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocket | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg

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