Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

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.

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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.

Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Blue Cheese Sauce

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