Chicken Piccata Pockets Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 4 chicken tenderloins, cubed; 1 large egg, well beaten; 1 tablespoon water; 4 thin lemon slices; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 chicken tenderloins, cubed
1 large egg, well beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 thin lemon slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper on medium speed until well combined. Fold in capers and shallot.
2
Unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into four smaller squares. Spread cream cheese mixture over squares to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with chicken.
3
Fold one corner of each pastry square over chicken, forming a triangle. Pinch triangle edges to seal and flatten with fork for tighter seal. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry pocket, including edges. Discard leftover egg mixture. Pierce each pocket twice with a fork to vent.
4
Bake on a parchment-lined
5
until golden brown, 18 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve pockets with lemon slices and parsley.
6
Cover and freeze unbaked pockets on a waxed paper-lined
7
until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, bake as directed, increasing time by about 5 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Piccata Pockets falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Piccata Pockets

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