Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Pockets
Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Pockets are an elegant, yet easy appetizer that is perfect to make for any occasion. Made with wonton wrappers, this hors d’oeuvres recipe is made with rotisserie chicken.
It was clean out the refrigerator day at the Russo house last week. Exciting isn’t it. Since the holiday season is here, I need all the extra space I can get. Cleaning the refrigerator is something I hate to do. Just ask my mom, because I hate it so much I usually recruit her to help me. She’s known as Mrs. Clean in these parts of the woods. But, as we all know, it is one of those chores that just has to be done.
After all the procrastinating is over and I finally dig into the refrigerator cleaning project which I love so much (insert sarcasm here), I usually brainstorm about what I can make with all the ingredients staring me in the face that I need to use ASAP or they will go bad.
These Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Pockets are the result of my “what should I make with these almost expired ingredients.” Pat myself on the back for this one. They are really good….AND EASY.
Ingredients Needed To Make Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Pockets
- Wonton wrappers
- Roasted chicken breast, shredded
- Ricotta cheese
- Egg
- Fgrated parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Lemon zest
- Fresh thyme, chopped
How To Make These Easy Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Appetizers
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Then, simply bring up each corner to meet in the middle and there you have it – a Roasted Chicken & Ricotta Pocket. So simple.
I love the convenience of wonton wrappers. It is something I always have in my refrigerator. They are fun and can be filled with anything – sweet or savory. And if you like to make your own ravioli, this filling is perfect for that too!
These are perfect to make ahead too. You can just heat them up in the oven to warm right before you plan on serving them.
Save this easy party appetizer for later. Pin the image below to your favorite Pinterest board.
Chicken & Ricotta Pockets Appetizers
Ingredients
- 36 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup roasted chicken breast shredded
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 egg beaten (for brushing tops of pockets)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, add ricotta, shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, pepper, thyme and lemon zest. Mix together.
- Take a wonton wrapper and add one teaspoon of the filling to the center.
- Brush each side with water and bring the corners together in the center.
- Place on a baking sheet and brush with a beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy!
Looks like a fun and tasty app! Ricotta cheese is one of my weaknesses. 😀
What an incredibly simple and wonderful way to use leftovers. Your post should inspire me to clean out my own kitchen, but instead all I want to do is go out and buy the ingredients for this recipe:)