Best Creamy Chicken Filled Turnovers Recipes

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CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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From Stevens, Pennsylvania, Sandralee Herr shares her yummy recipe for hot and filling appetizers. "This is a great way to use up leftover chicken," advises Sandralee. "Sometimes, I serve it with fruit salad for a delicious, light meal for up to four people."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; top each with chicken mixture. Fold dough over and seal edges. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TINY CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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These turnovers make great appetizers and they're worth the extra effort because they taste so good! For do-ahead appetizers, they can be baked, frozen and reheated at 375degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5-7 minutes.

Provided by Amanda Andrews

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 ¾ cups shredded, cooked chicken meat
3 tablespoons chicken stock
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup butter, chilled
5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet saute the onion in the butter until tender. Stir in the chicken, chicken broth, garlic salt, poultry seasoning, pepper and cream cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and paprika; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
  • On a floured surface roll out the pastry to 1/16 inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie or biscuit cutter. Reroll scraps and cut more circles until the pastry is used up.
  • Mound a heaping teaspoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water and fold pastry over filling to make a half moon shape. Press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork for steam vents.
  • Place turnovers on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 236.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY CHICKEN FILLED TURNOVERS



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They can be filled with a variety of foods and are great for snacks, lunches, and appetizers.

Provided by Lillian Stryczek

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c cooked shredded chicken
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme, leaves
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp chicken broth
PASTRY
1 1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 c butter
2 to 4 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. In 10" skillet, melt butter; add onion. Cook over medium heat until softened (4-5 minutes). Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted and heated through (2-3 minutes). Set aside. Heat oven to 375°. In medium bowl, combine all pastry ingredients, except butter and water. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in water; shape into ball. On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/16" thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2" round cookie cutter. Place 1 tsp. filling on one half of circle; fold other half over. Press edges with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheets; repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

EASY CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account as I am always on the look out for make ahead recipes. I think these will freeze well and I look forward to trying that. This is the original introduction: "I needed to use up some cooked chicken and also wanted something quick, so, this is what I came up with. It was a hit at my house, I hope it is at yours too!(:" (thanks cbw)

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups cubed chicken
1 cup shredded cheese (I use colbyjack, but that's just a personal preference)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (16 1/3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (I use Pillsbury Grands)
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix soup, chicken, cheese, and salt and pepper in small bowl.
  • Roll or pat each biscuit into 5inch circle and place about 1/4cup filling on each circle.
  • Wrap dough around chicken and press the edges to seal.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and top with butter and bread crumbs.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and enjoy!

CHICKEN TURNOVERS



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Great for leftovers and easy to prepare. Cook time is less than 30 minutes and prep time is negligible. Source courtesy of "recipegoldmine.com". Update: 09/17/2008 - as stated by a reviewer it clearly needs two 8 oz. rolls of crescent dinner rolls.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (1 tube - 8 count)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped roasted pimientos
2 tablespoons milk
salt
fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, milk, salt, pepper, pimento, green onion and chopped chicken.
  • Separate rolls into 4 6-inch squares.
  • Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each square.
  • Bring corners together and seal.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 120.6, Sodium 534.4, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3, Protein 25.5

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