chicken empanadas

Name: Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 10 empanada wrappers; 2 cup(s) shredded chicken; 1 cup(s) shredded monterey jack cheese; 4 ounce(s) diced green chiles; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 cup(s) cream cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 egg

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jun 25, 2023

Fun Fact: Empanadas have their origins in Spain and Portugal. A cookbook published in Catalan in 1520 mentions empanadas filled with seafood among its recipes!

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 empanada wrappers
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
4 ounces diced green chiles
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 egg

How To Make chicken empanadas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, jack cheese, green chiles, bell pepper, cumin, salt, pepper and paprika.
Step 3

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of the empanada wrapper.
Step 4

Fold the wrapper over top of the filling. Crimp the edges with a fork, being sure to seal the edges completely.
Step 5

cut a couple of small slits or poke 2 small holes in top for venting.
Step 6

and brush the top of each empanada with the egg wash.
Step 7

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops of the empanadas just start to turn golden.
Step 8

Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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