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Easy Chipotle Chicken Empanadas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
These flavorful empanadas combine spicy chipotle chicken with melted cheese, baked to perfection for a delicious snack or meal.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped chipotle peppers
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 rounds empanada dough rounds (5-inch size)
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken, chipotle, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add cheese and cook until thick. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Fill each dough round with 1/4 cup of filling, fold, seal edges, brush with egg.
  • Bake 18-22 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use a fork to seal the empanadas for a secure edge.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Empanadas, Spicy