CREAMY CHICKEN FILLED TURNOVERS

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They can be filled with a variety of foods and are great for snacks, lunches, and appetizers.

Provided by Lillian Stryczek

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c cooked shredded chicken
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme, leaves
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp chicken broth
PASTRY
1 1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 c butter
2 to 4 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. In 10" skillet, melt butter; add onion. Cook over medium heat until softened (4-5 minutes). Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted and heated through (2-3 minutes). Set aside. Heat oven to 375°. In medium bowl, combine all pastry ingredients, except butter and water. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in water; shape into ball. On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/16" thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2" round cookie cutter. Place 1 tsp. filling on one half of circle; fold other half over. Press edges with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheets; repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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