Texas Chicken Empanadas Recipe

Name: Texas Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken; ½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese; ½ cup chunky salsa; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper; 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese
½ cup chunky salsa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, salsa, cilantro, cumin, sour cream, and jalapeno; stir to blend.
3
Place a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface; roll out to a 13 inch square.
4
With a 3-inch round cutter, cut pastry into 16 rounds.
5
Place a generous teaspoon of chicken mixture slightly off center on each round; brush edges of pastry circles with cold water.
6
Fold circles over filling into half-moon shapes; pinch edges with fingers or a fork to seal tightly; prick with fork.
7
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet; in a small bowl, mix the egg and water with a fork; brush over the empanadas.
8
Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
9
Bake empanadas 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm.

362

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken, ½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese, ½ cup chunky salsa, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Texas 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.

Texas Chicken Empanadas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions