PAULA DEEN'S SPICY CHICKEN EMPANADAS

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These are so easy and delicious! I thought Food Network was only for entertainment, but after watching (DVR'd) the episode of PD cooking these empanadas, I had to rewind and take notes! She called them spicy but they weren't (add more red pepper to kick it up a notch)!

Provided by erin.essary

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 8 empanadas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked chicken (finely chopped)
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, diced & seeded
1 tablespoon cumin
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (boxed dough)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix all ingredients (except the dough and egg) in a large bowl using rubber spatula.
  • Roll out the pie crust dough and cut circles, about 5 inches in diameter.
  • Spoon filling into the middle of the dough circles.
  • Wet your finger and run it along the edge of the circle(this helps it stick shut) - fold circle in half and pierce the edges with a fork that has been dipped in flour (to prevent sticking to the dough).
  • Beat the egg and brush over the empanadas.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 181.6, Sodium 521.9, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 39.3

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