Baked Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature; 2 cups cooked diced chicken; 1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Queso Dip:; 1 pound Mexican Velveeta; 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 4 ounce can diced green chiles

Servings: persons

12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Queso Dip:
1 pound Mexican Velveeta
10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
4 ounce can diced green chiles

1
Flatten each roll into a 6 to 7-inch circle.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest while making filling.
3
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
4
Remove plastic wrap from rolls.
5
Place about 1/4 cup filling onto each circle being careful not to let it touch the edges.
6
Wet the edges of each circle with water.
7
Fold dough in half over filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
8
Bake at 350u00b0F 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned.
9
Queso Dip:
10
Cut cheese into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl.
11
Microwave one minute at a time until melted.
12
Add tomatoes and green chiles and stir until well combined.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature, 2 cups cooked diced chicken, 1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese, 3 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken Empanadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chicken Empanadas

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