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Chicken empanada recipe

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Freezer friendly, juicy, cheesy, shortcut Chipotle Chicken Empanadas doused in refreshing Avocado Dip make the best crowd pleasing appetizers, dinners or snacks and can be made ahead of time and froze

Freezer friendly, juicy, cheesy, shortcut Chipotle Chicken Empanadas doused in refreshing Avocado Dip make the best crowd pleasing appetizers, dinners or snacks and can be made ahead of time and froze

An easy recipe for baked Chicken Empanadas with a golden crust and a flavorful filling of shredded chicken, canned green chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese. Use homemade or store-bought dough and bake until beautifully puffed and golden brown! This Mexican food party staple make for an excellent appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or a seriously satisfying snack! Freeze and reheat them for quick-fix lunches or make-ahead dinners!

15 · 47 minutes · An easy recipe for baked Chicken Empanadas with a golden crust and a flavorful filling of shredded chicken, canned green chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese. Use homemade or store-bought dough and bake until beautifully puffed and golden brown! This Mexican food party staple make for an excellent appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or a seriously satisfying snack! Freeze and reheat them for quick-fix lunches or make-ahead dinners!

9 ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, cooked boneless skinless
Produce
  • 2 (4.5-ounce) cans Green chiles
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Generous pinch Black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Pie crusts or 2 dough rounds of homemade empanada dough, store-bought
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 1 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese
Liquids
  • 1 tbsp Water
These shredded chicken empanadas are great as an appetizer, snack, lunch or a light dinner. In this recipe, we use chicken breast that's cooked in a savory tomato sauce flavored with onions, garlic, spices and olives for a salty kick. #chickenempanadas #empanadas #chicken

These shredded chicken empanadas are great as an appetizer, lunch or a light dinner. In this recipe we use chicken breast that’s cooked in a savory tomato sauce flavored with onions, garlic, spices and olives.

This Easy Chicken Empanadas recipe can be made in about 30 minutes and are a dinner that the whole family will absolutely love! The chicken empanada filling is so delicious that you'll want to eat it all by itself!

This Easy Chicken Empanadas recipe can be made in about 30 minutes and is a dinner that the whole family will absolutely love! The chicken empanada filling is so delicious that you'll want to eat it all by itself!

Empanadas De Pollo (Chicken Empanadas) - Flavor Mosaic

Empanadas De Pollo, or Chicken Empanadas, are made with dough filled with chicken, chipotles, and corn to make the best chicken empanadas!

This chicken empanada recipe is the perfect way to use leftover chicken! Shredded chicken and caramelized onions are simmered in spices for a flavorful empanada filling, then folded in a buttery shortcrust and baked until golden. #SundaySupper #empanadas #empanadarecipe #chickenempanadas #chickenrecipe #easyrecipes #dinners #appetizers #appetizerrecipe #maindish #maincourse #dinnerrecipe #latinfood

109 · This chicken empanada recipe is the perfect way to use leftover chicken! Shredded chicken and caramelized onions are simmered in spices for a flavorful empanada filling, then folded in a buttery shortcrust and baked until golden. #SundaySupper #empanadas #empanadarecipe #chickenempanadas #chickenrecipe #easyrecipes #dinners #appetizers #appetizerrecipe #maindish #maincourse #dinnerrecipe #latinfood

15 ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless cooked and shredded
Produce
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Onions, medium
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili, ground
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg
Baking & Spices
  • 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Pinch Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Water, hot
The flaky dough for this chicken empanada is so simple to make.  Using rotisserie chicken from the grocery store cuts down on prep time and makes a flavorful filling.  INGREDIENTS For the dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons fine sea or table salt3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 cup (8 ounces) butter, cut into ½-in cubes;...Read More

Filipino Chicken Empanadas are savory hand pies with a flaky, buttery shell and a delicious pre-cooked filling.

Easy Chicken Empanadas (air fryer instructions) - Cooked by Julie

2 · 45 minutes · Easy chicken empanadas made with shredded chicken breasts, spices, and store-bought empanada dough. The crust is crispy and flaky while the filling is tender and loaded with flavor.

17 ingredients

Meat
  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts
Produce
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 tsp Oregano
Canned Goods
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 2 tbsp Sofrito
  • 8 oz Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Vegetable oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin
Liquids
  • 1 cup Water
Other
  • 12 Empanada discs (thawed)
  • 1 tsp Sazon

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Crockpot whole chicken with a rotisserie-style rub, potatoes, vegetables, and a delicious gravy to drizzle over everything. Perfect for meal prep or for Sunday dinner! #sweetpeasandsaffron #mealprep #crockpot #slowcooker #wholechicken #video
Our Chicken Empanada Recipe is the best way to use leftover chicken! Empanadas de Pollo have a buttery, flaky dough and flavorful chicken filling with caramelized onions. This easy, savory hand pie recipe is easy to make ahead of time and store in the freezer for later. Chicken empanadas are perfect for a party and the holidays! #SundaySupper #empanadas #bakedempanadas #chickenempanadas #empanadarecipe #easyrecipes #dinners
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