Best 10 Chicken Turnover Recipes

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Chicken turnover is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, creating delectable chicken turnovers is easier than you might think. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of golden-brown, flaky pastries filled with succulent chicken and flavorful fillings. In this article, we'll explore the art of making the perfect chicken turnover, guiding you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the dough, and assembling and baking the turnovers to achieve that perfect balance of crispy crust and tender, juicy filling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TINY CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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These turnovers make great appetizers and they're worth the extra effort because they taste so good! For do-ahead appetizers, they can be baked, frozen and reheated at 375degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5-7 minutes.

Provided by Amanda Andrews

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 ¾ cups shredded, cooked chicken meat
3 tablespoons chicken stock
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup butter, chilled
5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet saute the onion in the butter until tender. Stir in the chicken, chicken broth, garlic salt, poultry seasoning, pepper and cream cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and paprika; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
  • On a floured surface roll out the pastry to 1/16 inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie or biscuit cutter. Reroll scraps and cut more circles until the pastry is used up.
  • Mound a heaping teaspoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water and fold pastry over filling to make a half moon shape. Press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork for steam vents.
  • Place turnovers on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 236.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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From Stevens, Pennsylvania, Sandralee Herr shares her yummy recipe for hot and filling appetizers. "This is a great way to use up leftover chicken," advises Sandralee. "Sometimes, I serve it with fruit salad for a delicious, light meal for up to four people."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; top each with chicken mixture. Fold dough over and seal edges. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHICKEN POT PIE TURNOVERS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook the onions, carrots, and celery with salt and pepper, to taste, until the carrots soften, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently. Add the flour and cook off the raw flavor, about 1 minute more. Turn up the heat to medium-high and deglaze the pan with the wine. Whisk in the stock and Dijon mustard. Add the peas and chicken and cook on a very low simmer until the sauce thickens up into a gravy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry dough and cut into 4 even squares (cut once horizontally and once vertically). Gently roll out each square, increasing the size of the square by about 20 percent. Place the squares on a baking sheet and spoon the chicken mixture in the center. Fold the squares diagonally to create triangles. Pinch the edges together to create turnovers (use a little water if needed to bind). Press the edges with a fork to create a decorative border. Whisk the egg with a splash of water and brush the turnovers with the egg wash. Cut a small slit in the top to allow the steam to escape during baking. Bake the turnovers until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving as the insides will be very hot.

CHICKEN TURNOVERS WITH DICED VEGETABLES



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This recipe is similar to a chicken pot pie only it is contained in a turnover, making it handy to take for lunch or picnics.

Provided by Poulet du Québec

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp olive oil
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 onion, small, chopped
1 carrot, large, diced
⅓ cup peas, frozen
8 white button mushrooms, sliced
⅓ cup chives, chopped
⅔ cups 35% (whipping) cream
½ lb puff pastry
or
½ lb prepared pie pastry
flour, (to roll dough)
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
½ cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large frying pan, sauté cubed chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes before adding all of the vegetables. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add 35% cream to pan and cook down until almost all the liquid is gone. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • While the chicken mixture cools, roll out pie crust in 4 18 cm (7in.) circles on a floured surface.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture in 4 and place in the middle of each pastry circle.
  • Cover with Gruyère, fold the crust over filling in a half-circle and seal the edges with a fork.
  • Brush beaten eggs onto each turnover and cut small slits in top diagonally to vent. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Serve with an artichoke and asparagus salad.

Nutrition Facts :

HEINZ 57 CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 turnover per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Package (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust dough
1/2 cup Heinz 57®
1/2 cup Prepared spinach dip
2 cups Frozen cooked fajita-style chicken strips, thawed and chopped
1/2 cup Chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle work surface with a pinch of flour or cornmeal to prevent dough from sticking if desired. Unroll dough onto work surface and cut into 4 pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix together Heinz 57® and spinach dip until smooth. Spread about 1/4 cup of Sauce mixture evenly on each piece of dough, leaving 1/2-in. around the edge. Arrange 1/2 cup of chicken and 2 Tbsp. of pepper onto one half of a dough piece. Gently fold dough over the filling to form a triangle shape. Seal the edges by crimping with fingertips or with a fork. Cut 1 or 2 slits on top of crust. Repeat with remaining dough pieces. Transfer turnovers to baking sheet and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
  • TIP: If desired, add your favorite vegetables such as chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, roasted peppers or sliced mushrooms, to the filling.

PESTO CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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When it comes to food, I'm all about anything in a pocket-pita bread, bierocks, empanadas and more. These Italian-inspired turnovers are great for dinner and even better the next day. For smaller ones, use a single crescent roll with a level tablespoon of filling. -Greg Munoz, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheets
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use grilled Italian chicken strips
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and cut each into 4 rectangles., In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, cheese and pesto; spoon 3/4 cup in the center of 4 of the rectangles. Top with remaining rectangles; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; cut 3 slits in top of each turnover. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turnovers in an airtight freezer container. To use, reheat turnovers on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

EASY WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN POT PIE TURNOVERS



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One of our go-to weeknight dinners, chicken pot pie, gets a mini makeover in this simple recipe - no fork required!

Provided by By Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in frozen vegetables; cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir well. Cook 1 minute.
  • Beat broth into vegetable mixture with whisk; cook over medium-high heat, beating constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in chicken, whipping cream, salt and pepper; continue cooking 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, unroll crusts on work surface; lightly roll crusts to make slightly larger. Cut 5-inch diameter circles in crust, reserving scraps to reroll to cut a total of 8 circles. Place on 2 ungreased large cookie sheets.
  • Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken filling into each crust; fold over. Press with fork to seal.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account as I am always on the look out for make ahead recipes. I think these will freeze well and I look forward to trying that. This is the original introduction: "I needed to use up some cooked chicken and also wanted something quick, so, this is what I came up with. It was a hit at my house, I hope it is at yours too!(:" (thanks cbw)

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups cubed chicken
1 cup shredded cheese (I use colbyjack, but that's just a personal preference)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (16 1/3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (I use Pillsbury Grands)
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix soup, chicken, cheese, and salt and pepper in small bowl.
  • Roll or pat each biscuit into 5inch circle and place about 1/4cup filling on each circle.
  • Wrap dough around chicken and press the edges to seal.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and top with butter and bread crumbs.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and enjoy!

CHICKEN TURNOVER



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Make and share this Chicken Turnover recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jordanpoling

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h25m

Yield 18 turnovers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs chicken breasts, on the bone
10 ounces pastry dough, sheet (argh, suppose to be 1 box pepperidge farm pastry Sheets, don't know size)
4 tablespoons chives, chopped
10 ounces spinach
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
cornstarch
chicken broth

Steps:

  • Sauce:.
  • Mix together Sauce ingredients above, EXCEPT chicken broth and cornstarch.
  • Bake 3lbs chicken breasts, with bones, in the sauce at 425 for 30 minutes.
  • Separate sauce and save it aside.
  • Cube chicken (should have ~ 3 cups).
  • Turnovers:.
  • Roll out pastry sheets and cut into triangles.
  • Fill in center with chicken mixture.
  • Fold closed and pinch edges tightly.
  • Mix egg with some water.
  • Brush each pastry top with mixture of egg and water.
  • Bake 425 for about 18 minutes.
  • Sauce, part two:.
  • Add chicken broth to the sauce that the chicken was cooked inches.
  • Mix a bit of water with cornstarch and add to sauce to thicken as desired
  • Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.3, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 278.1, Sodium 1392.8, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 86.9

CURRIED CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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These samosa-inspired puff-pastry triangles are filled with spiced chicken and peas. Their savory taste is not the only wonderful thing about them. Unbaked, they can be frozen for up to one month, so you can pop a couple in the oven at night for next day's lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

Coarse salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 standard sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a medium pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and the chicken. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl; let cool. Shred chicken with a fork into 2-inch pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large low-sided stockpot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, and flour; cook 1 minute. Add stock, and bring to a boil. Stir in yogurt, tomato paste, and applesauce; boil 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken and peas; cook until mixture is thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons salt. Let cool.
  • Lay pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface; cut each into 4 squares. Spoon 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto each square, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush edges with egg; fold squares to form triangles. Press edges to seal. (Unbaked turnovers can be frozen, wrapped in plastic and foil, 1 month; thaw before baking.)
  • Arrange on baking sheets. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fillings: Experiment with different fillings to create unique and flavorful turnovers. Some popular options include cooked chicken, vegetables, cheese, and fruits.
  • Season the filling well: Don't forget to season the filling with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the turnovers.
  • Use a good quality dough: The dough is an important part of any turnover. Make sure to use a dough that is light and flaky. You can either make your own dough or use a store-bought dough.
  • Crimp the edges of the turnovers well: This will help to prevent the filling from leaking out. You can use a fork or your fingers to crimp the edges.
  • Bake the turnovers until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Chicken turnovers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a turnover that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken turnovers a try.

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