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Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets

Savory Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets You’ll Crave Daily

These Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets are high-protein, meal prep friendly, and packed with crowd-pleasing flavor, making them perfect for quick lunches or snacks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 hot pockets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breasts Shredded; rotisserie chicken is a great substitute.
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt Can substitute with regular salt and garlic powder.
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika Regular paprika is a substitute.
  • 1 pkg Ranch seasoning Can be replaced with a DIY seasoning mix.
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Tomato salsa Can substitute with diced tomatoes.
  • 1/2 cup Diced onions Green onions can be used for milder flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Other options include Monterey Jack or Cheddar.
  • 1/4 cup Chives Green onions can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Cottage cheese Can substitute with ricotta.
  • 1/4 cup Cream cheese Low-fat cream cheese is an option.
  • 1/4 cup Fat-free milk Or any milk of choice.
For the Dough
  • 2 cups Self-rising flour All-purpose flour with baking powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Sour cream can be a good substitute.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a crockpot, add your seasoned chicken breasts, salsa, diced onions, and Buffalo sauce. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, remaining Buffalo sauce, garlic salt, and fat-free milk. Blend until smooth to create a high-protein sauce.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks in a mixing bowl. Add the high-protein sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and chives, mixing until well combined.
  4. Mix the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning in a separate bowl until a dough forms. Knead gently until smooth.
  5. Roll out the dough into rounds, spoon filling onto one half, top with remaining mozzarella, fold and seal edges with a fork.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook filled pockets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot pocketCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Hot Pockets can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 1 month.

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