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High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets – Guilt-Free Flavor Awaits

Delicious and nutritious pizza hot pockets packed with protein, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Filling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese low-fat
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce low-sugar
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Topping
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, bell peppers, onion, and Italian seasoning.
Assemble the Hot Pockets
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut the dough into rectangles, about 4x6 inches.
  4. Place a generous amount of filling on one half of each rectangle, then fold the other half over and seal the edges with a fork.
Bake the Hot Pockets
  1. Place the assembled hot pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

These hot pockets can be frozen before baking. Just bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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