Chicken Pockets

Inspiration: allrecipes.com
Prep Time:
Cook Time: around 30 minutes
Makes: 12 servings

Description: These cute little guys are a quick appetizer, great use of leftover chicken, or even a meal. I happen to like chicken, but these would be good with most any other meat or vegetable.


Ingredients

Basic Version:
1 cup of cooked shredded chicken
5 tablespoons chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 oz package cream cheese (can be light)
6 Tbsp butter
3 (10 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
 Greek Version
3 cans of crescent dough
1/2 cup of cooked shredded chicken
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup red pepper hummus
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup red pepper
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fat-free feta cheese



  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute onions. When they are tender add garlic, cook 1 minute. onion and garlic. Add chicken mixture and stir.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend chicken mixture, cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  3. Preheat oven to 325.
  4. Unroll croissants and divide in half to create 12 rectangles. Place approximately one tablespoon of the chicken mixture on each rectangle. Fold into balls.
  5. Arrange balls on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tips and Tricks
This is a perfect use for leftover chicken.

Variations
Use turkey with a little cranberry in the mixture for a holiday touch
Why not do sausage and eggs, or pizza, or maybe a veggie pocket.

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