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Cheesy Chicken Pockets
Photo: Lily Banse

Cheesy Chicken Pockets

12 ingredients 30 min + 15 min 12 servings openrecipes
Cheesy Chicken Pockets

"This is a mixture of cheese, chicken, and a bit of spice in a phyllo pastry. They are a great finger food, and give a nice flavorful taste."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

628
Calories
48g
Protein
42g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Phyllo Dough not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 15 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
  • cooking spray
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

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