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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Empanadas with Green Olives

Prep Time:

25 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Total time:

45 Minutes

Serves:

16

Level:

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) can Shredded White Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce

  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste

  • 1/2 (12 oz.) jar roasted red pepper, drained and finely chopped

  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp. chopped green olives

  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 package refrigerated pie crusts, store-bought

  • 1 egg

Instructions

Stir chicken with tomato paste until combined. Stir in roasted red pepper, green onion, olives, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread pastry on clean surface. Cut out 16 3-inch rounds from each piece of pastry. Beat egg with 1 tbsp water; brush edges of each round with egg wash. Add 2 tsp filling to center of each round. Fold to enclose filling and seal edges with fork; brush with egg wash. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: Serve with sour cream if desired.

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