Chicken Empanadas

• 1 cup cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 can green chili, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 frozen pie crusts
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

1. Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.
2. On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).
3. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.
4. Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.
5. Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolks.
6. Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder.
7. Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
9. Freezes well.

chicken, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, green chili, garlic, green onions, cumin, salt, frozen pie crusts, egg yolks, kosher salt, chili powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-empanadas-21623 (may not work)