Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pockets

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 c chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 3/4 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough
  • 1 large egg

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; pat dry. Mix the broccoli, cheddar, chicken sour cream and chives in a bowl until combined, then squeeze the mixture together with your hands to make it compact.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and brush a baking sheet lightly with vegetable oil. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut into 5 equal portions  Place an equal portion of the broccoli mixture in the center of each dough section and fold up to make the dinner pockets. 

Place the pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush the pockets with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.