Description
These flavorful Chicken Empanadas are a delightful Latin American appetizer featuring a savory filling wrapped in flaky dough. Perfect for parties or a fun family meal!
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chopped green olives (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Empanadas:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated empanada dough discs or homemade dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onions and spices: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Add filling ingredients: Mix in chicken, tomato sauce, and olives. Season, cook until thickened, and cool slightly.
- Fill and seal empanadas: Spoon filling onto dough discs, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
- Egg wash and bake: Brush empanadas with beaten egg, bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Empanadas can be frozen before baking; simply add extra baking time if baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
