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Pecan Chicken Pockets

By: Audrey Marler

"Packaged crescent rolls provide a flaky outer crust for these comforting, flavorful handheld sandwiches. 'My sister in Arizona shared the recipe with me,' notes Audrey Marler of Kokomo, Indiana."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

3 ounces spreadable chive-and-onion cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
Dash pepper
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (4 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter and pepper. Fold in chicken and mushrooms. Separate crescent dough into two rectangles; seal perforations. Spoon chicken mixture on each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, starting from a short side; pinch ends to seal.
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans. Melt remaining butter; brush over entire surface of dough. Roll in crumb mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 1 pocket equals 606 calories, 43 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 1,041 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.