easy chicken empanadas

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I got this recipe from a spanish friend of mine and thought it was so easy to make and yummy to boot!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For easy chicken empanadas

  • 1
    15 oz pkg refrigerated pie shells
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 c
    cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 c
    frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry fajita seasoning
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat, shredded mexican-style cheese
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat sour cream as garnish
  • 1 c
    spicy salsa as garnish

How To Make easy chicken empanadas

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425. Spray a lg pizza pan w/ cooking spray. Place 1 pie shell flat on pizza pan. In lg skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, corn and fajita seasoning. Remove from heat. Spoon mix onto pie shell, leaving a 1" border. Sprinkle evenly w/ cheese. Brush w/ beaten egg. Place 2nd pie shell over filling. Press edges together w/ fork to seal. Bake about 25 min, or until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve w/ sour cream and salsa.

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