Chicken Nugget Pockets
Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly cheesy Chicken Nugget Pockets! Perfect for busy weeknights, game-day gatherings, or even kid-friendly dinners, this recipe combines crispy chicken nuggets, gooey melted mozzarella, and buttery garlic-seasoned crescent roll dough baked to golden perfection. Each pocket is a handheld burst of savory goodness, and serving them with warm marinara sauce takes the flavor to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this fun, flavorful dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Ideal for picky eaters and party platters alike, these pockets are guaranteed to disappear as quickly as they hit the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Chicken nuggets
- 1 package Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Bake the chicken nuggets according to the package directions until fully cooked and crispy. Let them cool slightly.
Open the package of crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles along the perforations.
Place one chicken nugget at the wider end of a crescent dough triangle. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the nugget.
Roll the dough up around the chicken nugget, starting at the wide end and working toward the point. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the pocket.
Repeat the process with the remaining chicken nuggets and dough triangles, then place the assembled pockets on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the garlic powder and dried parsley, then brush this mixture over the tops of the dough-wrapped nuggets for extra flavor.
Bake the chicken nugget pockets in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden-brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. If desired, serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1121 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
