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Marissa Bolden

Spinach, Feta & Chicken Pockets

Soft, fluffy pizza dough stuffed with a savory mix of roasted chicken, melty cheeses, spinach and sweet pepper. These golden, baked pockets are packed with flavor, slightly crispy on the outside, and perfectly gooey on the inside.
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 3 Dough balls

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup cooked shredded or diced roasted chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 mini sweet peppers thinly sliced
  • 4 cherry tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 4 basil leaves torn
  • 4 baby bella mushrooms sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough
  2. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  3. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for several minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size (approximately 60-90 minutes).
  6. Assemble the Pockets
  7. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. In a separate medium bowl, combine all the filling ingredients: roasted chicken, mozzarella, pepper jack, feta, spinach, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, basil, and mushrooms. Mix well.
  9. Divide the risen dough into three equal portions.
  10. Roll each portion into a flat, round disk (about 1/4 inch thick).
  11. Spoon an equal amount of the filling mixture onto the center of each dough round.
  12. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then crimp the edges tightly to seal the pockets.
  13. Place the sealed pockets onto the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Optional: Brush the tops of the dough pockets with a little olive oil for extra browning.
  15. Bake and Serve
  16. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is cooked through and bubbly.
  17. Allow the pockets to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.