Paula Deen'S Spicy Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Paula Deen'S Spicy Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken (finely chopped); 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno, diced & seeded; 1 tablespoon cumin; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (boxed dough); 1 egg

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked chicken (finely chopped)
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, diced & seeded
1 tablespoon cumin
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (boxed dough)
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Mix all ingredients (except the dough and egg) in a large bowl using rubber spatula.
3
Roll out the pie crust dough and cut circles, about 5 inches in diameter.
4
Spoon filling into the middle of the dough circles.
5
Wet your finger and run it along the edge of the circle(this helps it stick shut) - fold circle in half and pierce the edges with a fork that has been dipped in flour (to prevent sticking to the dough).
6
Beat the egg and brush over the empanadas.
7
Bake at 400u00b0F for 15 minutes.

562

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked chicken (finely chopped), 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Paula Deen'S Spicy Chicken Empanadas 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.

Paula Deen'S Spicy Chicken Empanadas

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