cheesy chicken empanadas

9 Pinches
Winnfield, LA
Updated on Oct 3, 2015

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prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 1 cup kraft finely shredded mexican cheese blend
  • - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • - 1 egg
  • - 1 tablespoon water
  • - 1 (14.1oz)package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder

How To Make cheesy chicken empanadas

  • Step 1
    Heat oven 425 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Combine 4 ingredients (chicken, cheese, mayonnaise and cilantro). Whisk egg and water until blended
  • Step 3
    Unroll 1 pie crust on lightly floured surface, roll out to 12 inch diameter with rolling pin. Cut into 8(4-inch) rounds with biscuit cutter, re-rolling scraps as necessary,place in single layer on parchment covered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pie crust.
  • Step 4
    Spoon 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto center of round; brush edge with egg. Fold in half. Gently press tops to remove excess air; seal edges with fork. Brush with remaining egg, Sprinkle with chili powder.
  • Step 5
    Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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