Cheesy Chicken Empanadas

• Meat

  • 3 cups Chicken, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Cumin

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 (15 oz. Package Pie crusts, refrigerated

• Dairy

  • 1 (8 oz. package Cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz Cream cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 Egg & water

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) package shredded Cheddar cheese (you could use any type you like)
• 4 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Garlic salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 1 (15 oz.) Package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 egg & water

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a Baking Sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl combine the chicken, cheeses, and spices.
• Unroll 1 piecrust onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a 15 inch circle..Or close to.
• Cut into rounds, using a 3 inch cookie cutter or bowl. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat with the remaining pie crust. Making as many circles as possible.
• In a small bowl whisk together egg and 1-2 TBSP water. Arrange 1 dough circle on a clean flat surface. Lightly brush the edges with the egg wash.
• Place 1 heaping TSP of chicken in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Place on baking sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining circles and chicken mixture.
• Lightly Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.
• Bake in oven at 400 degrees F for 15 Minutes or until golden brown. Serve with rice or by themselves...YUM!