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Barbecue Chicken Pizza Pockets

Barbecue Chicken Pizza Pockets

Barbecue Chicken Pizza Pockets

Jessica Braider
These 4-ingredient pizza pockets, suggested by member Lara Jakubowski of Denver, Colorado, are a real treat and a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. You could even make the pockets half the size and serve them as little cocktail snacks.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 - 1 lb. cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded into thin pieces, see below for directions to pre-cook the chicken
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade, see tip below for The Scramble's homemade barbecue sauce recipe
  • 1/2 yellow onion halved and very thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. pizza dough

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, the barbecue sauce, and the onions.
  • Stretch the dough out on a large baking sheet and cut it into 6 even pieces (cut in half lengthwise and then across into thirds).
  • Put a large spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each rectangle of dough, fold the dough in half diagonally to make a triangle, and pinch the edges of the dough shut or use a fork to seal the edges.
  • Bake the triangles in the center of the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until they are golden brown (be careful because the bottoms cook more quickly than the tops, so be sure to check the undersides of the pockets.)

Notes

Note: To cook the chicken, cut it into thin strips, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet, and sauté the chicken, turning occasionally, until it is cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
Do Ahead or Delegate: Cook (if necessary) and slice or shred the chicken (up to 2 days in advance), slice the onion.
Scramble Flavor Booster: Add a dash of hot sauce or sliced pickled jalapenos to the chicken filling.
Tip: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (for a vegetarian and gluten-free alternative, use 24 drops hot sauce and 1 tsp. sugar), 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 5 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional). Bring it to a low boil and simmer it for about 5 minutes, until it is thickened. Add 2 tsp. lemon juice and stir until it is heated through.
Like this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 24gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 834mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 30 Minutes (or less) Meals, Company/Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fall, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Low Fat, Lunch, Main Dish, Potluck/Buffet, Sandwiches/Wraps, Snack/Appetizer, Spring, Summer, Winter
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