Chicken Empanadas (Freezer Meal)

October 23, 2014

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These mini empanadas can be baked quickly straight from the freezer, and can be made to your taste with chicken, beef or pork. Pair them with Spanish rice & refried beans, and dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes!

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
8 oz shreeded colby jack cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) pkg refrigerated pie crust
water

In a large bowl, combine chicken & next 7 ingredients. Unroll piecrust onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15" circle. Cut our rounds, using a 3" cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat...
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Nutritions

Calories
4221

Sodium
8983mg
374% DV

Fat
285g
438% DV

Protein
92g
185% DV

Carbs
289g
98% DV

Fiber
24g
96% DV