CHICKEN BACON RANCH HOT POCKET RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.
• Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.
• Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel.
• Set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC), and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch (30x56 cm) rectangle.
• Layer the ranch, chicken, bacon, and cheddar in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches (2 ½-5 cm) on the top and bottom.
• Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.
• Fold each piece’s center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.
• Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.
• Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Serve immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.
• To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Spray a medium to large pan with non-stick cooking spray and then place over medium to medium-high heat.
• While the pan is warming up, drain 2 cans of chicken adding to pan directly after draining.
• Add real bacon bits and monterey chicken seasoning (I prefer McCormick's) into pan with the chicken.
• After the chicken mixture is warmed through, transfer to a bowl and let cool for a couple of minutes.
• With the chicken mixture still warm add in 4-6 ounces of colby jack cheese (if you don't like colby jack you can use shredded cheddar too) and mix together.
• Then add in about 2/3 of a 16 ounce bottle of Ranch Dressing (which is about 10 ounces) to the chicken and cheese mix and stir.
• Add 1 large spoonful, or as much you would like, of the chicken mix to a pita pocket and then a small handful of shredded lettuce onto the top.
• Enjoy!