Chicken Empanadas

(from teacherrap’s recipe box)

8-9 empanadas

Source: RecipeThing user saymyname

Categories: Appetizers, Chicken, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 can green chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 frozen pie crusts
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.

  2. On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).

  3. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.

  4. Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.

  5. Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolks.

  6. Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder.

  7. Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees.

  8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  9. Freezes well.

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