Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded); 1 cup dice cooked potato; 1/2 cup frozen peas (if using fresh blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water); 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; salt to taste; Dough; 2 cups all purpose flour (unsifted); 1 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons water; 2/3 cup butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

Filling
2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
1 cup dice cooked potato
1/2 cup frozen peas (if using fresh blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
salt to taste
Dough
2 cups all purpose flour (unsifted)
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons water
2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

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["Season chicken (bone in/ skin on) breast with salt and pepper and roast in oven until internal temp reaches 170 F. Once cooled remove skin and shred. **You may also use store bought rotisserie chicken for faster prep.**", "Saute all filling ingredients except milk. Cook for 5 minutes, add milk and cook for another 3 minutes. Let cool while making dough.", "Mix sugar, salt, and flour. Cut in butter using a blender or 2 knives until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle water and mix well with hand to form ball. Knead lightly. Sprinkle flour on a board and roll out dought into 1/4"" thick. Cut using a round cutter. Fill each cut dough with 2 tbsp. of sauteed filling. Fold dough to form a half moon and press one end to the other. Brush with egg yolk or milk. Arrange on a greased (or parchment lined) baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees preheated oven until crust is golden brown."]

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded), 1 cup dice cooked potato, 1/2 cup frozen peas (if using fresh blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water), and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Empanadas

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