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Sizzling Chimichurri Chicken Pockets: A Flavor Explosion

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Delicious chimichurri chicken pockets made with shredded chicken and cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Before we jump into the cooking, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or provolone works well)
  • 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite veggies or spices! Cooking is all about creativity, and I love experimenting with different flavors.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, chimichurri sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4-inch squares.
  4. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each square.
  5. Fold the pastry over and seal the edges, crimping for decoration.
  6. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  7. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite veggies or spices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free puff pastry)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg