easy chicken empanadas
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I got this recipe from a spanish friend of mine and thought it was so easy to make and yummy to boot!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 15 oz pkg refrigerated pie shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons dry fajita seasoning
- 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mexican-style cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream as garnish
- 1 cup spicy salsa as garnish
How To Make easy chicken empanadas
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Step 1Heat oven to 425. Spray a lg pizza pan w/ cooking spray. Place 1 pie shell flat on pizza pan. In lg skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, corn and fajita seasoning. Remove from heat. Spoon mix onto pie shell, leaving a 1" border. Sprinkle evenly w/ cheese. Brush w/ beaten egg. Place 2nd pie shell over filling. Press edges together w/ fork to seal. Bake about 25 min, or until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve w/ sour cream and salsa.
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