Spicy Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 1 cup tomato; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup pimiento stuffed olives chopped; 2 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped; 4 teaspoons knorr reduced sodium chicken flavor bouillon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup queso blanco cheese; 10 frozen empanada discos; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup tomato
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pimiento stuffed olives chopped
2 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
4 teaspoons knorr reduced sodium chicken flavor bouillon
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup queso blanco cheese
10 frozen empanada discos
vegetable oil for frying

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion about 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently to break up pieces. Stir in tomatoes and next 5 ingredients and cook about 7 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let cool.
2
Roll dough into 5-inch circles on a very lightly floured surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture into centers. Evenly sprinkle with cheese. Fold each in half, pressing out air bubbles. Moisten edges with water and seal tightly with a fork.
3
Heat oil to 350u00b0F in a deep medium skillet. Cook empanadas, a few at a time, about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once; drain on paper towels.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic finely chopped, 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Empanadas

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