Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Blue Cheese Sauce

Name: Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Blue Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 sheets refrigerated pie crust; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 sheets refrigerated pie crust
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

1
In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, wing sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion mixture.
3
On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll out into a 12-in. circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Remove excess dough and reroll scraps. Repeat with remaining pie crusts.
4
Beat eggs and water; brush over edges of 3-in. pie crust circles. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of filling in the centers. Fold dough in half over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal.
5
Place 2 in. apart on greased
6
. Brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 until golden brown, 9-12 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 2 minutes longer. Serve with empanadas.

1727

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Blue Cheese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!