One might think that keto hot pockets are a recipe to keep on hand only if you have kids in the house, but I am here to tell you these Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pockets are going to be a huge hit in your house whether you have kids at home or not.
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The burst of flavors coming together in these keto hot pockets will blow your mind and have you thinking about seconds. Just imagine that savory alfredo flavor that you love so much in a keto-friendly, hand held pocket!
Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pockets
We all love a good chicken and broccoli dish, right? Chicken is a great staple in a keto diet. It tastes great, it is packed with protein and loaded with protein. What’s not to love?
As for the broccoli? Well, I happen to love the taste, it is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. I guess you can say that chicken and broccoli together are a food match made in keto heaven. Now let’s add alfredo sauce and make it hand-held.
Do I have your attention now?
How to Make Keto Chicken and Broccoli Pockets
Add the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 second intervals, stirring at each interval, until completely combined.
Add almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt to a medium sized bowl and mix well.
Add cheese mixture to almond flour mixture and combine well until it forms a thick dough.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes. While the dough is chilling, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions to the heated pan and saute until softened. Stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds more or until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper to the heated pan and simmer until the mixture thickens.
Finally, add the broccoli, chicken and parmesan to the sauce. Stir until well combined.
Remove from heat and let cool for a short while.
Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. The dough should be about ¼ of an inch thick once rolled out.
Cut the dough into evenly sized rectangles.
Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each rectangle of dough.
Fold the other half of each rectangle of dough up over the chicken filling, and pinch the edges closed.
Crimp the edges of each pocket of dough with a fork.
Place the chicken and broccoli pockets onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Are Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pockets Keto Friendly?
While your typical hot pocket is not considered keto friendly, these chicken and broccoli alfredo pockets easily fit into your keto diet. At just 5 net carbs per serving, you can enjoy this convenient food without guilt or worry.
Are Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pockets Good for Meal Prepping?
Do you meal prep? Meal preparing typically means that you prepare food in advance for yourself and/or your family. Meal prep can be done in many different ways. Some people meal prep for the day ahead and some people meal prep for the coming month, some people simply prep the ingredients for an upcoming meal to make cooking it easier.
It is most common to see meal prep done about a week in advance. Many people pick a day on the weekend so the busy weekdays aren’t filled with cooking.
Let’s face it, we all have busy schedules and with a busy schedule comes the challenge of maintaining a healthy diet. Meal prepping is a great way to keep your diet as you want it to be, to maintain your healthy eating goals. Another benefit to meal prep? It helps save money!
These keto hot pockets are great for meal prep because once cooked they can easily be frozen individually. Whenever you are hungry for a grab and go snack or you are ready to pack them up for lunch, just grab them out of the freezer and reheat!
Can You Freeze Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pockets?
Yes, these keto hot pockets can definitely be frozen once cooked! As I mentioned above while talking about meal prep, these are great for freezing individually and taking out one at a time or as needed.
Be sure to use the correct containers for freezing these hot pockets though. A double sealed freezer bag should work and so should freezer-safe containers. Be sure to label and date them before placing them into the freezer and do not freeze them for more than a few months. While food left in the freezer for longer won’t spoil, it may not taste as great.
Are Keto Hot Pockets Good for Packing Lunches?
Bringing your own lunch from home is not only a great way to save money, but it is also a great way to maintain healthy eating habits. These keto hot pockets are great for packing in your lunch because they can easily be frozen ahead of time, they fit easily into a sandwich bag or container, and are perfect for lunchboxes.
They definitely taste better warmed up so be sure there is a microwave on hand to heat them up before eating.
There are a lot of great keto chicken and broccoli recipes out there, but I am always looking for more to add to the list. This one has definitely made the cut.
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Keto Chicken and Broccoli Pockets
Equipment
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cup shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups frozen broccoli cooked and chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 second intervals, stirring at each interval, until completely combined.
- Add almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt to a medium sized bowl and mix well.
- Add cheese mixture to almond flour mixture and combine well until it forms a thick dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions to the heated pan and saute until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds more or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper to the heated pan and simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Finally, add the broccoli, chicken and parmesan to the sauce. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool for a short while.
- Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. The dough should be about ¼ of an inch thick once rolled out.
- Cut the dough into evenly sized rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each rectangle of dough.
- Fold the other half of each rectangle of dough up over the chicken filling, and pinch the edges closed.
- Crimp the edges of each pocket of dough with a fork.
- Place the chicken and broccoli pockets onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.