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Golden-brown crispy pizza hot pockets on a light wooden board, one pocket sliced open to reveal melty mozzarella, diced chicken, and bright marinara filling. The crust shows a slight blister, with a dusting of oregano and a few fresh basil leaves for color. Served with a small bowl of marinara and parchment paper peeking from the edge.

Protein Packed Crispy Pizza Hot Pockets

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Protein Packed Crispy Pizza Hot Pockets feature a chewy yeast crust loaded with a chicken, mozzarella, and marinara filling. This high-protein snack is ideal for meal prep, lunch boxes, and satisfying weeknight cravings with a crispy bite and melty cheese.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 hot pockets 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flours and salt; whisk in Greek yogurt and olive oil. Add foamy yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and rise 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, mix filling: chicken, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide dough into 8 portions; roll into circles. Place filling in center of each, fold over, seal edges.
  5. Place pockets on a lined baking sheet; brush with a little oil. Bake at 425F (220C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach to the filling.
  • Seal edges well to prevent leakage.
  • Let pockets cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hot pocket (1/8 of recipe)
  • Calories: 260 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
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