Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

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This Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Delicious finger food for your next party or game day

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 chopped red bell pepper
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) package colby and monterey jack cheese blend, shredded
3 cups (about 4 to 5 chicken breasts) chicken, cooked and chopped
1 lb processed cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
2 teaspoons Paula Deen's Hot Sauce

Instructions

Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip
Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350 °F.
In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove 1 piecrust from pie tin onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 15-inch circle. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat procedure with remaining piecrusts, making 12 to 15 circles total. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture. Place empanadas in deep fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Top with con queso dip.
Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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