CHICKEN EMPANADAS

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Tired of sandwiches for lunch? Try these little pies instead. They freeze well and pack in lunch sacks well. Make them smaller for appetizers.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 8-9 empanadas, (approx.)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cooked chicken
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 can green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced green onions
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon salt
2 frozen pie crusts
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.
  • On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).
  • Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.
  • Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.
  • Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolks.
  • Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder.
  • Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Freezes well.

Kelly Layne
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I've made these empanadas several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste great.


Cupid_dreamer
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These empanadas are delicious! The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I will definitely be making them again.


john anyinda
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These empanadas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great option for a quick and easy meal.


Gaetano Medolli
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I love these empanadas! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great.


Danni Marshall
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These empanadas are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and satisfying.


Bakar Jan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These empanadas are amazing. I've already made them twice and my family loves them.


Jina Jina
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These empanadas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making them again.


Kyle Bradley
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I made these empanadas for my friends and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


SQamar Zaman
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These empanadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.


Awas Ali
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again soon.


Chris Aguilar
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken empanadas, but these were surprisingly good. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky.


Nafisatu Abdul Aziz
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These empanadas were a huge hit at my party last night! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Thomas Armstrong
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My family of 4 loved this recipe! My kids asked me to make it again tomorrow for their friends.


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