Speedy Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Speedy Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) packageshredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
2 tablespoons water

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3
In a large bowl, combine the chicken and next 7 ingredients.
4
Unroll 1 piecrust onto a lightly floured surface.
5
Roll into a 15-inch circle.
6
Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
7
Re-roll dough as needed.
8
Repeat procedure with remaining piecrusts, making 12 to 15 circles total.
9
Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface.
10
Lightly brush the edges of crust with water.
11
Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round.
12
Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
13
Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture.
14
(Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month).
15
Arrange empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
16
Bake for 15 minutes.

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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 chopped cooked chicken, 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend, 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Speedy 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.

Speedy Chicken Empanadas

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