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Homemade Pesto Chicken Hot Pockets
If you're feeling nostalgic about yesteryear and remember "Hot Pockets®" - those convenience snacks that we used to pop into the microwave for a quick fix - this recipe is for you!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with the dried thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper
2
Air-fry chicken breasts at 380°F for 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes, flipping over halfway through the cooking process.
3
Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and cut into ½-inch cubes. Place the chicken cubes in a bowl, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh oregano. Toss to combine and set aside to cool.
fresh oregano1 tablespoon
4
Lightly coat your countertop or a silicone mat with a little flour. Roll the pizza dough out into a 10x18-inch rectangle. Cut the dough in half lengthwise and then cut each half in 3 pieces. You should have 6 rectangles of dough. Brush the beaten egg around the edges of each rectangle.
pizza dough1 poundegg (beaten)1
5
Spread about one tablespoon of the pesto sauce in the middle of each dough rectangle leaving the egg-washed boarder uncovered. Place a slice or two of the mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto and then top with the chicken mixture, dividing it equally between the 6 rectangles.
egg (beaten)1fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into thin slices)8 ounces
6
To make the pocket, first fold the short edges of the rectangle over the filling and then fold the long edges over the filling, overlapping and pinching to seal the dough together. Lightly oil the air fryer basket and place the pocket, seam side down into the basket. Brush the top of the pocket with the remaining egg wash or a little olive oil. Sprinkle some Italian seasoning on top. Using a fork, gently pierce 3 sets of holes across the top of the pocket to vent the dough. (At this point you can freeze the pockets and then store in a zipper sealable plastic bag for a future snack.)
egg (beaten)1Olive oilItalian seasoning
7
Air-fry at 350°F for ⏱️ 10 minutes and then flip the pockets over and air-fry for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes. OR bake at 400°F for 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes, until the outside is lightly browned.
8
Transfer to a serving plate or cutting board. Remember they are hot pockets, so let them rest for a few minutes before digging in!
Nutrition Facts
calories
457 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
1045 mg
protein Content
25 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
98 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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