Chicken Empanadas

Name: Chicken Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1 can green chili, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons minced green onions; 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 frozen pie crusts; 3 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chili powder

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 can green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced green onions
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon salt
2 frozen pie crusts
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

1

Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.
2

On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).
3

Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.
4

Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.
5

Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolks.
6

Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder.
7

Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees.
8

Serve warm or at room temperature.
9

Freezes well.