The Best Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Golden-brown pizza pockets stuffed with crispy breaded chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and tangy caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pockets
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup caesar dressing
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bread chicken with panko and parmesan, then bake for 12 minutes.
3. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 8 rectangles.
4. Fill each dough rectangle with chicken, mozzarella, and caesar dressing.
5. Fold and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use turkey pepperoni as an alternative if desired.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an air fryer for maximum crispiness.