Chicken Empanadas Recipe

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Chicken Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Remove pie crusts pouches from box. Let stand at room temp. for 20 mins.
  2. Heat cream cheese in small heavy saucepan over low heat;cook and stir until melted. Add cilantro,salsa,cumin,salt and garlic powder;stir till smoth. Stir in chicken;remove from heat.
  3. Unfold pie crusts;remove plastic. Roll out slightly on floured surface. Cut crusts into 3 rounds using biscuit cutter. Reroll pie crust scraps and cut enough additional to equal 20 rounds.
  4. Preheat oven to 425. Line baking sheet with foil. Place about 2 tsps. of chicken mixture in center of each round. Brush edges lightly with water. Pull one side of dough over filling to form half circle; pinch edges to seal.
  5. Place 10 to 12 empanadas on prepared sheet;brush with egg wash lightly. Bake 16 to 18 mins or till lightly browned. Serve with salsa.
  6. Can be prepare ahead and frozen.. Bake for 18 to 20 mins.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 127.3 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.76g 15%
Cholesterol 39.02mg 13%
Sodium 322.02mg 13%
Potassium 98.89mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.38g 2%
Sugars 0.49g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 4.99g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 20.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.55 Kcal (1149 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.05g 15%
Cholesterol 84.14mg 13%
Sodium 694.49mg 13%
Potassium 213.27mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.59g 2%
Sugars 1.05g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 10.77g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 44.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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