CHICKEN & CHEESE EMPANADAS
Watch this video from My Food and Family on how to make these tasty Chicken and Cheese Empanadas. Make these Chicken and Cheese Empanadas from scratch!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Baking Ingredients
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup water, stirring until mixture forms ball. Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min. or until smooth and elastic. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate while preparing empanada filling.
- Cook chicken, onions and peppers in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Add salsa; cook and stir 2 min. Cool completely. Heat oven to 375ºF. Divide dough into 6 pieces; roll out each piece on lightly floured surface to 7-inch round. Place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Stir cheese into chicken mixture; spoon about 1/2 cup onto half of each dough round. Beat egg and remaining water until blended; brush onto edges of dough rounds.
- Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press tops lightly to remove excess air. Seal edges with fork. Brush with remaining egg. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
BAKED CHICKEN EMPANADAS
These are quick and easy to make. And for an easier prep, I used diced rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and stir until well combined.
- Lay out empanada discs and place 1 tablespoons of chicken filling onto each disc. Fold dough over filling to close. Wet fingers with water and run them along the edges to help seal. Press edges together using the tines of a fork. Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush with heavy whipping cream.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHEESE & CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Get South-of-the-border flavor with Cheese & Chicken Empanadas! These flaky homemade chicken empanadas are sure to become your new go-to Mexican favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup water, stirring until mixture forms ball. Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min. or until smooth and elastic. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate while preparing empanada filling.
- Cook chicken, onions and peppers in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Add salsa; cook and stir 2 min. Cool completely. Heat oven to 375ºF. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll out each piece on lightly floured surface to 7-inch round; place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Stir cheese into chicken mixture; spoon about 1/2 cup onto half of each dough round. Beat egg and remaining water; brush onto edges of dough rounds. Fold in half to enclose filling. Press tops lightly to remove excess air; seal edges with fork.
- Brush tops with remaining egg. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 16 g
CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Tired of sandwiches for lunch? Try these little pies instead. They freeze well and pack in lunch sacks well. Make them smaller for appetizers.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 38m
Yield 8-9 empanadas, (approx.)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.
- On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).
- Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.
- Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolks.
- Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder.
- Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Freezes well.
CHICKEN, BEAN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS
Make and share this Chicken, Bean and Cheese Empanadas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss A.T.K.
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h
Yield 1 empanada, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, brown chicken in heated olive oil.
- Add sazon, oregano and fill with water until chicken in half covered.
- Cook Chicken thoroughly, about 30-40 minutes. Drain water.
- Let cool until easy to handle.
- Remove skin and shred chicken.
- Mix into chicken balance of ingredients, except for discos. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Thaw discos if frozen.
- Take mixture and add 1-2 tbsps and put on center of disco.
- Fold into half moon and secure edges with fork tongs.
- Ley empanadas on a baking sheet and brush top with butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 190.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.7
CHICKEN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS
These can be appetizers or a main dish. They're so easy to make, using the refrigerated pizza crust dough. I found this recipe in the July 2003 issue of Sunset magazine.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix chicken with Swiss cheese, red pepper, onion and pepper.
- In a 1 1/2-2 quart saucepan, mix broth with cornstarch; add cream cheese, whisk over high heat until mixture is boiling (it will be very thick), 2 to 3 minutes; scrape over chicken mixture and combine well, adding salt to taste.
- On a lightly floured board, unroll the pizza crust dough; cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds; on one end of each piece, mound about 5 tablespoons chicken mixture; fold the other end of dough over filling to form a rectangle, then fold edges together and pinch to seal.
- Gently place empanadas, slightly apart, on a greased 12 by 15-inch baking sheet; in a small bowl, beat egg to blend; brush generously over each pastry.
- Bake in a 375° oven until richly browned, about 22 to 25 minutes; transfer to a rack and let cool at least 10 minutes.
- Serve hot or warm.
SHREDDED CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH CHEESE
Experience a delicious burst of flavor when you try Shredded Chicken Empanadas with Cheese. Simply combine shredded cooked chicken, Mexican-style cheese, chipotle aioli and fresh cilantro for the delicious empanada filling.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Combine first 4 ingredients. Whisk egg and water until blended.
- Unroll 1 pie crust on lightly floured surface; roll out to 12-inch diameter with rolling pin. Cut into 8 (4-inch) rounds with biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary; place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pie crust.
- Spoon 2 Tbsp. chicken mixture onto center of each dough round; brush edge with egg. Fold in half. Gently press tops to remove excess air; seal edges with fork. Brush with remaining egg. Sprinkle with chili powder.
- Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
CHEESY CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, green onions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, cream cheese, sauteed mixture and hot sauce together.
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Set aside. Sprinkle flour on your work surface and unroll the pie dough.
- Roll out each round to a 13-inch circle. Cut each crust into eight 4-inch circles with a biscuit cutter. You can knead the scraps and then roll out, if necessary. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the center of each round. Brush the edges with the egg wash and fold each circle in half. Gently press on the top of the empanada to release any air. Seal the edges with a fork and brush the top with the remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with chile powder. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Serve the chicken empanadas with the Chili Lime Dipping Sauce.
- Combine the yogurt, chipotle and lime zest and juice in a bowl.
CHEESY CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Shredded chicken, chipotle-flavored mayo, melty cheese and fresh cilantro taste even better when tucked into pockets of empanada deliciousness.
Provided by Walmart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 16 , 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Combine first 4 ingredients. Whisk egg and water until blended.
- Unroll 1 pie crust on lightly floured surface; roll out to 12-inch diameter with rolling pin. Cut into 8 (4-inch) rounds with biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary; place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pie crust.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto center of each dough round; brush edge with egg. Fold in half. Gently press tops to remove excess air; seal edges with fork. Brush with remaining egg. Sprinkle with chili powder.
- Bake 15 minute or until golden brown.
- This recipe was shared by Kraft.
- Tips.
- How to cut circles without a biscuit cutter.
- If you don't have a 4-inch biscuit cutter, use a 4-inch diameter glass to cut out the rounds of dough.
- Special extra.
- Serve with guacamole, TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, and BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 136.6, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.3
BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
These little golden-brown pockets are fun to eat and feature the popular taste of Buffalo wings. Using rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie pastry speeds up the preparation. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, wing sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion mixture., On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll out into a 12-in. circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Remove excess crust and reroll scraps. Repeat with remaining pie crusts., Beat eggs and water; brush over edges of 3-in. pie crust circles. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of filling in the centers. Fold crust in half over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 9-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 2 minutes longer. Serve with empanadas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEESIEST FRIED CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH QUESO DIP
This is a recipe from Paula Deen, foodnetwork.com. I made this for tonight's dinner & served with a side of my recipe for spanish rice (http://www.recipezaar.com/280608). It was great! My husband said it was a 4 our of 5 star dinner. Although, I tweaked the sauce to my own tastes.
Provided by Concoctionista
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Remove 1 pie crust from pie tin onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 15-inch circle.
- Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed.
- Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total.
- Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture.
- Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Top with queso dip.
- Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
- Sauce:.
- In a medium sauce pot, slowly heat cheese over medium/low heat.
- When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, stirring with spoon until combined well.
- Pour cheese dip into a small casserole dish and serve as a dip for the cheesy empanadas or pour on top for a real cheesy effect.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 732.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 6.3
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