Summer Chicken Pesto Pockets: Air Fryer Delight! ☀️
Enjoy these high-protein, quick, and healthy chicken pesto pockets, perfect for a summer meal prepared easily in your air fryer!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Fork
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 0.5 cup light mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all seasonings are evenly distributed into the chicken.
- Prepare your first hot pocket: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a clean, flat surface. Take half of the seasoned chicken mixture and place it onto the parchment.
- Cover the chicken with a second sheet of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten the chicken into a thin, rectangular shape, approximately 6x4 inches. Carefully remove the top parchment sheet.
- On one half of the chicken rectangle, spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto. Then, evenly layer half of the chopped fresh spinach, thinly sliced red onion, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded light mozzarella cheese.
- Gently fold the chicken layer over the toppings, using the bottom parchment paper to help guide it, forming a sealed pocket.
- Press down firmly around the edges of the hot pocket with a fork to securely seal the filling inside.
- Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the sealed hot pocket, lightly pressing it to help it adhere.
- Carefully transfer the hot pocket to your air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the outside is golden and crispy.
- Repeat steps 2-8 for the second hot pocket.
- Once cooked, slice into halves and serve your easy, healthy, and delicious hot pockets warm!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a healthy and quick summer meal, packed with protein and flavor. Don't forget to enjoy the convenience of your air fryer for these delightful pockets!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 563 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 53g
Fat: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Calories: 563 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 53g
Fat: 34g
Fiber: 3g
