Best 5 Tiny Chicken Turnovers Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where tantalizing flavors dance on your palate and aromas ignite your senses. In this article, we embark on a delightful journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect tiny chicken turnovers. These bite-sized morsels of savory goodness, often referred to as empanadas or samosas depending on cultural origins, are culinary masterpieces that offer a delightful balance of crispy exteriors and succulent, flavorful fillings. Our exploration unveils a treasure trove of recipes, each with its unique blend of spices, herbs, and cooking techniques. Whether you prefer the classic combination of chicken, onions, and herbs or crave an adventurous fusion of flavors, this article serves as your ultimate guide to creating heavenly tiny chicken turnovers that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Let's dive into a world of culinary enchantment and discover the art of creating these delightful treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINI CHICKEN TURNOVERS (OAMC)



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These are some great little appetizers that I found online ages ago. I've served them at birthday parties and holiday parties. They can also be made ahead and frozen, see notes below. I haven't tried that yet, there have never been enough left, but if you try it, let me know if the times are accurate!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped very fine
3 tablespoons chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup butter, chilled
5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, stock, garlic salt, poultry seasoning, pepper, and cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is fully incorporated, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl or food processor, mix together the flour, salt, and paprika. Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add the water until dough forms a ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to 1/16 inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter (or turn a drinking glass upside down!). Reroll scraps and continue cutting circles until dough is used up, taking care not to roll in too much additional flour in the process.
  • Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling on half of each pastry round. Moisten edges with water and fold in half to form a half moon. Press edges gently with a fork, then pierce the top of each turnover to vent steam.
  • Arrange turnovers on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • ** To freeze: Bake as directed, then allow to cool completely. Place cooled turnovers back on a baking sheet in the freezer until solid. Frozen turnovers may be stored in a freezer bag.
  • ** To reheat: Place frozen turnovers on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 242.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.6

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.

MINI CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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I've been making these hearty, tiny turnovers for years. They take a little extra time to assemble, but it's worth it since they taste so special. -Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

FILLING:
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon each garlic salt, poultry seasoning and pepper
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
PASTRY:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in chicken, broth, seasonings and cream cheese; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 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 pastry to 1/16-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Reroll scraps and cut more circles. Mound a heaping teaspoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold pastry over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Prick tops with a fork. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

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!

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken and vegetables. This will help you get clean, even cuts that will cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables with your favorite herbs and spices. This will add flavor to the filling and make your turnovers more delicious.
  • Be careful not to overfill the turnovers. If you do, they will be difficult to seal and may burst open during baking.
  • Brush the turnovers with an egg wash before baking. This will help them brown and give them a nice shine.
  • Serve the turnovers warm with your favorite dipping sauce. They are also great for packing in lunches or taking on picnics.

Conclusion:

These tiny chicken turnovers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and delicious recipe, give these tiny chicken turnovers a try!

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