Creamy Barbecue Chicken Turnovers

These Creamy Barbecue Chicken Turnovers are a fantastic way to use leftover grilled, roasted or rotisserie chicken for a busy day meal. Chicken is smothered with a flavorful creamy barbecue filling then wrapped in pastry and baked until beautifully golden. They're bound to become a family favorite.

Creamy Barbecue Chicken Turnovers

If you're like me, you know how creative we have to be with leftover ingredients from time to time. Fortunately, my family loves leftovers but, it's always a treat when they can be recreated. For example, they love these grilled shredded beef chimichangas made with leftover pot roast. You know those days that we need to stretch our budget and ingredients into another meal this sort of homemade hand pie comes in handy.

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Tips for Making Chicken Turnovers

• These creamy barbecue chicken turnovers can also be made in advance and tightly covered in the refrigerator prior to baking. Pop them into the oven and bake until golden.
• This recipe uses refrigerated pie crusts for these savory hand pies making them even simpler to put together in a snap. The filling flavor can be adjusted depending on the kind of barbecue sauce that you use. I used Sweet Baby Rays chipotle honey which gave it the sweet and spicy flavor combination that we love.
• These turnovers make a quick meal that's perfect paired with a salad or grab-n-go on those busy after school and sports practice days.  Fill 'em and bake 'em it doesn't get any easier than that.

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Creamy Barbecue Chicken Turnovers

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Stand time5 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue-chicken-turnovers, bbq-chicken-recipes, easy-chicken-recipes

Servings: 4 turnovers

Calories: 799kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz box refrigerated pie crusts
• 4 oz onion and chive cream cheese
• ½ cup barbecue sauce recommend honey chipotle or similar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
• ½ cup Mexican corn well drained (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• garlic salt to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
• Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese, barbecue sauce and garlic powder. Mix in chicken, corn and chives by hand.
• Bring both pie crusts to room temperature per package instructions. Roll on a non-stick surface. Using a sharp knife cut each crust into 4 equal portions.
• Divide the filling between 4 pieces. Divide the shredded cheese between the pockets then brush the edges with egg wash.
• Fit the other pie crust pieces on top. Fold or crimp the edges with a fork.
• Carefully move onto the baking sheet. Cut two slits in the top to vent.
• Brush the tops and sides with beaten egg wash. Sprinkle each turnover with garlic salt and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Rest for 5 minutes on the pan then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 799kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1489mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg

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