Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Crescent Pockets
Indulge in these delightful Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Crescent Pockets, a nostalgic recipe inspired by a beloved local eatery. Perfect for a light lunch or as a tasty snack, these pockets combine tender chicken and nutritious broccoli enveloped in flaky crescent dough. Whether you opt for canned chicken for a quick meal or use freshly cooked chicken for a homemade touch, these versatile pockets can also be shaped into triangles for perfect appetizers. Serve with a crisp salad for a complete dining experience that will satisfy both your taste buds and your cravings!
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Servings
200
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cream cheese
4 ounces (softened)
Butter
3 tablespoons (melted)
Cooked boneless chicken
2 cups (cubed)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
Milk
2 tablespoons
Onion
1 tablespoon (chopped)
Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce) can
Broccoli
2 cups (lightly steamed and chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
2
In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with melted butter until smooth and creamy.
3
Add the cooked cubed chicken, salt, pepper, milk, and chopped onion to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
4
Unroll the can of crescent dinner rolls and separate the dough into triangles.
5
Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the wider end of two unseparated triangles, forming a square shape.
6
Evenly sprinkle the chopped, cooked broccoli over the chicken mixture.
7
Gently pull the corners of the crescent dough toward the center of the filling and twist slightly to seal edges by pinching.
8
Brush the tops of the filled pockets with any remaining melted butter.
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the dough is golden brown and flaky.
Nutrition Information
12g
Fat
11g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary protein used in Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Crescent Pockets?
The primary protein used is 2 cups of cooked boneless chicken, which can be either freshly cooked and cubed or canned for convenience.
Can I use canned chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use canned chicken for a quick meal option or freshly cooked chicken for a more homemade touch.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How should the broccoli be prepared?
The broccoli should be lightly steamed and chopped into small pieces before being added to the pockets.
What type of dough is required?
The recipe requires one 8-ounce can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
How long do these pockets need to bake?
Bake the pockets for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and flaky.
Should the cookie sheet be greased?
No, the instructions specify using an ungreased cookie sheet.
How do I create the creamy filling?
The creamy base is made by blending 4 ounces of softened cream cheese with melted butter until smooth.
How much filling goes into each pocket?
Approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture should be spooned onto the dough for each pocket.
How do you seal the crescent pockets?
Gently pull the corners of the crescent dough toward the center of the filling and twist slightly to seal the edges by pinching.
Can these be made into appetizers?
Yes, these versatile pockets can be shaped into smaller triangles to serve as perfect appetizers.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each serving provides about 13 grams of protein.
What is the fat content for this recipe?
There are 12 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 11 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What size can of crescent rolls is needed?
An 8-ounce can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls is required.
Is milk used in this recipe?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of milk are stirred into the cream cheese and chicken mixture.
How much butter is needed?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
What seasoning is used for the chicken mixture?
The mixture is seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, plus 1 tablespoon of chopped onion.
Should the cream cheese be softened?
Yes, the cream cheese should be softened to ensure it blends smoothly with the melted butter.
When do I add the broccoli?
The broccoli is sprinkled evenly over the chicken mixture after the chicken mixture has been spooned onto the dough.
What is the purpose of brushing butter on the tops?
Brushing the tops with remaining melted butter helps the dough become golden and adds flavor.
Is there a recommended side dish?
The recipe suggests serving these pockets with a crisp salad for a complete dining experience.
Can I use fresh onion?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for 1 tablespoon of chopped onion in the mixture.
What is the texture of the finished pocket?
The finished pockets have a flaky crust and a creamy chicken and broccoli center.
Can I substitute the chicken?
While the recipe calls for chicken, you can experiment with other cooked meats or meat alternatives as desired.
How many cups of broccoli are used?
The recipe uses 2 cups of lightly steamed and chopped broccoli.
Is this considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a light meal, especially if using pre-cooked chicken.
Can these be eaten as a snack?
Yes, they are described as being perfect for a light lunch or a tasty snack.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include chicken, broccoli, crescent rolls, snack, light meal, comfort food, easy recipe, and appetizers.