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Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
- Water
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the chicken and next 7 ingredients. Unroll 1 piecrust onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15-inch circle. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat procedure with remaining piecrusts, making 12 to 15 circles total. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface. Lightly brush the edges of crust with water. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month). Arrange empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
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By tyjones373
on May 05, 2013
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Disappointed. Paula's ingredients & directions didn't make sense in this one. Please note 3 CUPS of chicken PLUS other 7 ingredients, but 1 package of only 2 pie crusts? I had too much chicken filling for only 2 pie crusts. Also, dryness was present obviously. When I took a bite of these empanadas, I definitely needed a glass of water or dipping sauce on the side for redemption! I would recommend a real Spanish recipe of empanadas that is more authentic.
By jamofamo
Las Vegas, NV
on January 24, 2013
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Amazing!!! i just added a green bell pepper too, and the consistency was much better!!! iv made them more times then Paula her self!!! ;
By heatherwilson1002
West Palm Beach
on January 01, 2013
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These were Amazing! I did a few different things though. I bought 2 packages of the goya empanada precut frozen rounds so it would be easier. I shredded a rotisserie chicken, and added garlic, onion, taco seasoning (only a little and diced up green olives and put a few in each one! The olives were a nice touch! too much taco seasoning may make it taste less traditional. The cumin, salt and pepper with the Extra ingredients I added would have been just fine!
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