Recipe

Chicken Empanadas From Paula Deen Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Shazam / All my dishes 11 months, 4 weeks ago These here "Chicken Empanadas" are easy to make and absolutely delicious. Another recipe from Cooking with Paula Deen, Jan/Feb 2006. Prep:30m Cook:15m Servings:10	Shazam
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Ingredients

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken

1 (8-ounce) package shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts

*I like to add some finely chopped celery and 1 minced garlic clove.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine chicken and next 7 ingredients.

Unroll 1 piecrust onto a lightly floured surface.

Roll into a 15 inch circle.

Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter.

Re-roll dough as needed.

Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts.

Arrange 1 piecrust round on a clean, flat surface.

Lightly brush edges of crust with water.

Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in center of the round.

Fold dough over filling, pressing edges with a fork to seal.

Repeat with remaining rounds and chicken mixture. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month).

Arrange empanadas on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes.

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Comments

momo_55grandma 11 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Wow awsome recipe love the addition of jack cheese{my favorite thanks

chihuahua 10 months ago said:
Awesome recipe. I would have never have thought of using pie crust for empanadas! That's great. I look forward to making these for company. Many thanks.

Chichi

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