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Chicken And Cheese Empanadas

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (jarred ok)
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small chunks
salt
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza dough
1 large egg

Nutritional information

163.8
Calories
95 g
Calories From Fat
10.6 g
Total Fat
5.3 g
Saturated Fat
81.2 mg
Cholesterol
202.6 mg
Sodium
3 g
Carbs
0.1 g
Dietary Fiber
0.8 g
Sugars
13.6 g
Protein
94g
Serving Size

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Chicken And Cheese Empanadas

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    These can be appetizers or a main dish. They're so easy to make, using the refrigerated pizza crust dough. I found this recipe in the July 2003 issue of Sunset magazine.

    • 65 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Chicken and Cheese Empanadas, These can be appetizers or a main dish They’re so easy to make, using the refrigerated pizza crust dough I found this recipe in the July 2003 issue of Sunset magazine , Not very flavorful I might try adding cumin next time


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    In a Bowl, Mix Chicken With Swiss Cheese, Red Pepper, Onion and Pepper.

    2
    Done

    in a 1 1/2-2 Quart Saucepan, Mix Broth With Cornstarch; Add Cream Cheese, Whisk Over High Heat Until Mixture Is Boiling (it Will Be Very Thick), 2 to 3 Minutes; Scrape Over Chicken Mixture and Combine Well, Adding Salt to Taste.

    3
    Done

    on a Lightly Floured Board, Unroll the Pizza Crust Dough; Cut Each Rectangle Crosswise Into Thirds; on One End of Each Piece, Mound About 5 Tablespoons Chicken Mixture; Fold the Other End of Dough Over Filling to Form a Rectangle, Then Fold Edges Together and Pinch to Seal.

    4
    Done

    Gently Place Empanadas, Slightly Apart, on a Greased 12 by 15-Inch Baking Sheet; in a Small Bowl, Beat Egg to Blend; Brush Generously Over Each Pastry.

    5
    Done

    Bake in a 375 Oven Until Richly Browned, About 22 to 25 Minutes; Transfer to a Rack and Let Cool at Least 10 Minutes.

    6
    Done

    Serve Hot or Warm.

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