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Cheesy Baja Chipotle Chicken Hot Pockets

11 crispy pockets stuffed with creamy chipotle sauce, melty cheese, juicy chicken + bacon.

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11
Serves
30m
Prep
10m
Cook

Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • Olive oil spray
  • chicken fajita seasoning
  • center-cut bacon slices
  • reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • reduced-fat cream cheese
  • fat-free cottage cheese
  • guajillo chili pepper
  • white vinegar
  • light mayo
  • chipotle adobo sauce
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • low-calorie tortillas
  • Swiss cheese
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken by placing 2 pounds of raw chicken breast into a large bowl. Coat with olive oil spray and season generously with chicken fajita seasoning.

  2. 2

    Grill the seasoned chicken over high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest. Then, chop the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    In a separate pan, cook 6 slices of center-cut bacon until crispy. Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.

  5. 5

    To make the Baja Chipotle sauce, combine the rehydrated guajillo chili, 200g of the fat-free cottage cheese, 60g of the reduced-fat cream cheese, white vinegar, light mayo, chipotle adobo sauce, salt, and garlic powder in a blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant orange.

  6. 6

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, chopped bacon, 120g of reduced-fat shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños. Pour the blended Baja Chipotle sauce over the mixture and stir until everything is well-coated.

  7. 7

    Lay out a low-calorie tortilla. Spread a layer of the remaining 200g of plain fat-free cottage cheese in the center. Place a slice of thin-sliced Swiss cheese on top.

  8. 8

    Add a portion of the chicken and bacon filling on top of the cheese.

  9. 9

    Fold the tortilla into a rectangular pocket shape, similar to a burrito, ensuring all sides are sealed.

  10. 10

    Place the assembled pockets on a baking sheet. Whisk one egg to create an egg wash and brush it over the top of each pocket.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the egg-washed pockets.

  12. 12

    Air fry the pockets at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

  13. 13

    Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, and serve.

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