Servings 6 pizza pockets
Ingredients
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 cup mini pepperoni (See Kelly's Notes)
- 1 1/2 cups pizza toppings of choice, such as olives, diced peppers or chopped spinach
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon whole milk
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon pizza seasoning or dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a circle, rectangle or square. (And shape works as long as the width is a minimum of 6 inches.)
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mini pepperoni, additional toppings, cheese and 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, stirring until combined. Divide the mixture between each of the pieces of pizza dough, placing it in the center and leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Whisk together the egg and the milk then brush the two edges of the dough nearest the filling with the egg wash. Fold the unfilled side of the dough over the filling and very firmly pinch the two pieces of dough together. Place each pizza pocket on the prepared baking sheet then brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle them with the Parmesan cheese. Cut a small slit in the top of each pizza pocket.
- Bake the pizza pockets for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and the dough is fully baked. Remove the pizza pockets from the oven, sprinkle them with the pizza seasoning and serve them with the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If you can’t find mini pepperoni at your local grocery store, you can slice regular size pepperoni into smaller pieces.
- Pizza dough is easier to roll at room temperature, rather than when it's chilled.
- When rolling out the dough, aim for an even thickness to ensure all pockets cook uniformly. This helps prevent some pockets from being undercooked while others are overcooked.
- While it's tempting to pack in as many fillings as possible, be mindful not to overstuff the pockets. Overfilling can cause the dough to tear and make sealing the pockets challenging.
- These pizza pockets are great for leftovers. Consider making a few extra and refrigerate or freeze them for future quick and delicious meals.
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