Name: Chicken Parm Hot Pockets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 can crescent roll dough; 8 parmesan chicken tenders; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup marinara sauce; grated parmesan (optional); fresh basil (optional); Italian seasoning (optional)

These chicken parm hot pockets take just 4 ingredients and come together so quickly. Crescent roll dough gets filled with chopped crispy parmesan chicken tenders, melty mozzarella and marinara, then baked until golden. These homemade hot pockets are the easiest chicken parm recipe for weeknight dinner or after-school snacking.

Love chicken parm? Try my Rita’s Viral Chicken Cutlets next.

Why You’ll Love These Chicken Parm Hot Pockets

Only 4 ingredients.
Ready in 20 minutes.
Kid approved and lunchbox friendly.
Crispy, cheesy and saucy.

Ingredients for Chicken Parm Hot Pockets

The Pockets

A can of crescent roll dough, crispy parmesan chicken tenders, shredded mozzarella and marinara sauce.

Optional Toppings

Grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and fresh basil.

Swap note: Use a gluten-free dough and chicken tenders for gluten free. Use extra veggies and skip the chicken for a vegetarian version.

How to Make Chicken Parm Hot Pockets

Step 1: Make a dough sheet

Press the crescent dough seams together to form a solid sheet.

Step 2: Add the filling

Layer mozzarella, chopped crispy chicken tenders and a spoonful of marinara onto the dough.

Step 3: Seal

Seal the dough tightly around the filling to form pockets.

Step 4: Bake

Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

Carly’s Expert Tips

Don’t overfill. A little filling helps the pockets seal.
Pinch the edges well so the cheese does not leak.
Top with Parmesan and Italian seasoning before baking.
Serve with extra marinara for dipping.

Make It Your Own

Pepperoni: Add pepperoni for pizza pockets.
Puff pastry: Use puff pastry for a flakier pocket.
Spinach: Add chopped spinach.
Buffalo: Use buffalo sauce and ranch instead of marinara.

Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Assemble the pockets up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate, or freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.

What to Serve With Chicken Parm Hot Pockets

Serve with marinara, a Caesar salad or Roasted Tomato Basil Soup.

Storing and Reheating

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes to re-crisp.

What People Ask About Chicken Parm Hot Pockets

Can I use store-bought chicken tenders?

Yes. They make this recipe super fast.

Can I freeze chicken parm hot pockets?

Yes. Freeze unbaked and bake from frozen, adding a few minutes.

Can I air fry hot pockets?

Yes. Air fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes.

What dough is best?

Crescent roll dough or pizza dough.