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Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets

Savory Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets for Delicious Meal Prep

Make meal prep exciting with these Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets packed with flavor and protein.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 hot pockets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups Self-Rising Flour Can be substituted with all-purpose flour and baking powder if needed.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (0% fat) Must be plain non-fat Greek yogurt for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
For the Filling
  • 2.2 pounds Chicken Breasts (4 to 6 large) Can use shredded rotisserie chicken as a time-saving substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Tomato Salsa
  • 1 cup Diced White Onions
  • 1.5 cups Cottage Cheese Adds creaminess without excess fat.
  • 0.33 cup Cream Cheese Enhances the richness of the filling.
  • Black Pepper
  • Onion Powder
  • 1 cup Milk
  • Chives (chopped, to taste)
  • 3.5 cups Fat-Free Mozzarella Other varieties such as cheddar or pepper jack can also be used for varied flavor.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • blender
  • Nonstick Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a crockpot and sprinkle with garlic salt, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, black pepper, tomato salsa, diced onions, and buffalo sauce. Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, buffalo sauce, and a splash of milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix Filling: Shred the chicken in the crockpot. Stir in the buffalo sauce mixture, half of the fat-free mozzarella, and chopped chives. Mix until fully combined and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Make Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Knead until smooth and elastic, then divide into 8-10 portions and roll into flat ovals.
  5. Fill and Seal: Spoon filling onto one side of the rolled-out dough, top with remaining mozzarella, fold over, and pinch edges tightly to seal.
  6. Cook Hot Pockets: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, lightly greasing it. Cook the hot pockets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot pocketCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the filling cool slightly before using; avoid overfilling. Cook on medium heat for even results.

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