Paula Deen's Spicy Chicken Empanadas
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)!
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READY IN: 35mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 8 empanadas
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3cups cooked chicken (finely chopped)
- 4ounces cream cheese
- 1⁄4cup diced red bell pepper
- 1jalapeno, diced & seeded
- 1tablespoon cumin
- 1rolled refrigerated pie crust (boxed dough)
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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