MINI CHICKEN EMPANADAS

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Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several times since receiving the recipe from a friend. -Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
2/3 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
4 teaspoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pie crust into a 15-inch circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter., Place about 1 teaspoon filling on 1 half of each circle. Moisten edges with water. Fold pie crust over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mapule Moloko
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I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so easy to follow and the empanadas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Tanjil Howlader
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These empanadas were amazing! I loved the flaky dough and the flavorful filling. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Crystal Layton
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my empanadas didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The dough was too thick and the filling was too dry.


Ohaegbu Ebuka
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These empanadas were a little bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Ali Hader jutt
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I've tried many empanada recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is perfect and the filling is delicious.


Don Love
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These empanadas were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Raiyan Rahman
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I made these empanadas for my family and they were a big hit. The kids loved them!


Jordan Nix
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These empanadas were a little bit more work to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!


Mukhtar Ahmed
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they always turn out great. The dough is flaky and the filling is flavorful.


Jake O donovan
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These mini chicken empanadas were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.