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CHICKEN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS

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Servings 10
Author Jehan Powell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked boneless chicken diced
  • ¼ cup room temperature cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Monterey jack cheese
  • 15 oz frozen pie crust dough
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, garlic, green onion, cumin, black pepper, salt, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.
  • Prepare egg wash by beating egg yolk with water.
  • Unroll frozen pie crust on floured surface and cut into 5 inch circles.
  • Drop about 2 tablespoon of the mixture into the center of the circle then brush around the edges with egg wash.
  • Fold in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.
  • Place on a baking pan and brush the tops with the egg wash.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on a baking rack to cool.