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Chicken Empanadas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delicious homemade chicken empanadas with flavorful filling, perfect for a snack or meal.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup minced onion
  • 1 red bell pepper minced red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper minced yellow/orange bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast (about 1½ pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 empanada shells empanada dough shells (store-bought or homemade, rolled into 6-inch rounds (Goya recommended))
  • 1 egg egg

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  • Cook onion and peppers in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cilantro and cook 1 minute.
  • Add chicken, bouillon, tomato paste, onion and garlic powders, salt, and water; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Fill each dough round with ⅓ cup of filling, fold, seal edges with egg wash, then brush with remaining egg and bake 35 minutes until golden.

Notes

Ensure the filling is not too dry before sealing the empanadas.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: chicken