Pecan Chicken Pockets Recipes

CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
• Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in pecan mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in a oil for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Serve with chicken.

PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Place Dijon mustard in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with mustard, then roll in pecan mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; serve with chicken.

AIR-FRYER PECAN CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 375°. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; cut each thigh in half. Place pecans in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg, milk, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with pecans. In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, turning once, 8-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine jam ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thick, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; crush berries to desired consistency. For slaw, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, sugar and lime juice. To assemble, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon jam onto bottom of each roll. Layer with hot chicken and slaw; replace tops.

CHICKEN CREAM CHEESE POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine chicken, cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons of butter & mushrooms.
• Lay out a single crescent roll triangle. Stretch it out so that it is slightly bigger than normal.
• Place approximately 1/4 cup of chicken mixture in the center of crescent roll.
• Wrap dough around chicken mixture sealing up edges, creating a pocket.
• Continue to do this to each crescent roll.
• Place onto lined cookie sheet or in a greased casserole dish.
• Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter and brush on to each crescent roll.
• Add crushed corn flakes to top of each crescent roll, if desired.
• Bake in oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• While baking, combine evaporated milk and cream of chicken soup in a pot on the stove, medium heat. Stir to incorporate and cook until simmer.
• Turn off heat and allow to cool.
• Serve Chicken Cream Cheese pockets with dipping sauce.

PECAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• To prepare stuffing: Over med low heat melt 1 tbs butter in small skillet and add finely diced onion with a pinch of salt. sweat onion till soft and opaque. turn up heat to med and add sausage. Crumble sausage as fine as you can get it as it cooks with side of spatula.
• Drain excess fat and let cool. Add bread crumbs, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper, pecans. Mix well and add beaten egg to hold it all together.
• Cut a pocket in the thick side of the chicken breast (butterfly cut) and fill with stuffing. Brown both side of breast in skillet. Place in casserole dish and add 1 cup chicken broth.
• Bake @ 350 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes or until done. Chicken should come out tender with no dryness.
• Pour off broth into a small sauce pan, bring to a boil and stir in 1tbs slurried flour to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste if needed. Pour gravy over stuffed chicken breasts.