Cheesy Baja Chipotle Chicken Hot Pockets
11 crispy pockets stuffed with creamy chipotle sauce, melty cheese, juicy chicken + bacon.
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
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
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
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest. Then, chop the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 4
In a separate pan, cook 6 slices of center-cut bacon until crispy. Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- 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
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
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
Add a portion of the chicken and bacon filling on top of the cheese.
- 9
Fold the tortilla into a rectangular pocket shape, similar to a burrito, ensuring all sides are sealed.
- 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
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the egg-washed pockets.
- 12
Air fry the pockets at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 13
Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, and serve.
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