CHICKEN AND CILANTRO PESTO EMPANADAS

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How to make Chicken and Cilantro Pesto Empanadas

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

Empanada Dough 1cup
cilantro 1/2cup
PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted 1/2cup
KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 1/4cup
fresh parsley 2Tbsp.
KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 2cups
shredded cooked chicken 1
egg, beaten

Steps:

  • PREPARE Empanada Dough as directed; set aside. Process next 5 ingredients in food processor until mixture forms thick paste. Stir in chicken; set aside.
  • HEAT oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 24 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Press balls into 4-inch rounds. Spoon about 1 heaping Tbsp. chicken mixture onto center of each. Brush edges evenly with half the egg. Fold dough rounds in half; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Press edges together to seal. Place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet; brush with remaining egg.
  • BAKE 15 min. or until golden brown.

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