Description
These Cheesy Chicken Taco Pockets are a delicious and easy Tex-Mex inspired meal featuring shredded chicken seasoned with taco spices, wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, and baked until golden. Perfect for a quick dinner or snack, they combine savory chicken, gooey cheese, and a crisp crescent crust for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Optional for Serving
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa and taco seasoning. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the salsa and seasoning for flavorful pockets.
- Prepare Dough Triangles: Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully separate it into 8 triangles. Gently stretch each triangle slightly to create more room for the filling.
- Fill and Shape Pockets: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture near the wide end of each dough triangle. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the filling. Fold the dough over the filling, tuck in the sides to enclose it, and then roll toward the pointed tip to seal the pocket completely.
- Arrange and Brush: Position the filled pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pockets are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Add chopped jalapeños, black beans, or corn to the chicken filling for extra texture and flavor variations.
- Rotisserie chicken works great as a convenient shortcut for the shredded chicken.
- These taco pockets reheat well in the oven or air fryer, making them perfect for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
