Easy Chicken EmpanadasEasy Chicken Empanadas
Easy Chicken Empanadas
Easy Chicken Empanadas
Are you ready for some football empanadas? These chile- and cheese-filled pies are a cinch to make and look great on your gameday appetizer table.
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Easy Chicken Empanadas
Prep Time35 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories200
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
4 teaspoons Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon water
1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
Guacamole, if desired
Salsa, if desired
Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line large rimmed pan with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix chicken, green onions, cheese, chiles, cream cheese and taco seasoning mix. In small bowl, mix egg and water.

 

2.Unroll one of the pie crusts. Using 4 1/2-inch football cookie cutter, cut out 12 footballs from crust, rerolling dough scraps together as necessary. Repeat with second pie crust, to total 24 footballs.

 

3. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in center of football; spread slightly to create even layer on dough with 1/4-inch border around all sides. Brush egg wash around outer edge of football, then gently stretch second dough football and place over top; using fork, crimp edges to seal together. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough. Place on pan.

 

4. Using paring knife, score laces into top of each empanada.

 

5. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

 

EXPERT TIPS We used rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but feel free to use leftover chicken breasts or thighs.

 

Don’t have a football-shaped cutter? Use a pliable 3 1/2-inch round cutter, and bend into the shape of a football.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 12 g Total Fat
  • 40 mg Cholesterol
  • 350 mg Sodium
  • 18 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 0 g Dietary Fiber
  • 0 g Sugars
  • 5 g Protein
35 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
200
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken
Del Real Foods Lightly Seasoned Pulled Chicken with Broth, 12 oz
Del Real Foods Lightly Seasoned Pulled Chicken with Broth, 12 oz
$8.99$0.75/oz
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Organic Scallions, 1 each
Organic Scallions, 1 each
$1.49
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
Wholesome Pantry Organic Mexican Blend Colby Jack, Cheddar and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, 6 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Mexican Blend Colby Jack, Cheddar and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, 6 oz
$3.79$0.63/oz
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
Old El Paso Peeled Chopped Green Chiles, 4.0 oz
Old El Paso Peeled Chopped Green Chiles, 4.0 oz
$1.79$0.45/oz
2 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 8 oz
Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 8 oz
$3.39$0.42/oz
4 teaspoons Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
Old El Paso Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 oz
Old El Paso Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 oz
$1.29$1.29/oz
1 egg, beaten
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
$4.99$0.42 each
1 teaspoon water
Bowl & Basket Spring Water, 1 gal
Bowl & Basket Spring Water, 1 gal
$1.39$1.39/gal
1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
Pillsbury Pie Crusts, 2 count, 14.1 oz
Pillsbury Pie Crusts, 2 count, 14.1 oz
$4.58$0.32/oz
Guacamole, if desired
Yucatan Authentic Flavor Guacamole, 8 oz
Yucatan Authentic Flavor Guacamole, 8 oz
$4.99$0.62/oz
Salsa, if desired
Muir Glen Organic Medium Salsa, 16 oz Can
Muir Glen Organic Medium Salsa, 16 oz Can
$4.49$0.28/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 12 g Total Fat
  • 40 mg Cholesterol
  • 350 mg Sodium
  • 18 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 0 g Dietary Fiber
  • 0 g Sugars
  • 5 g Protein

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line large rimmed pan with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix chicken, green onions, cheese, chiles, cream cheese and taco seasoning mix. In small bowl, mix egg and water.

 

2.Unroll one of the pie crusts. Using 4 1/2-inch football cookie cutter, cut out 12 footballs from crust, rerolling dough scraps together as necessary. Repeat with second pie crust, to total 24 footballs.

 

3. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in center of football; spread slightly to create even layer on dough with 1/4-inch border around all sides. Brush egg wash around outer edge of football, then gently stretch second dough football and place over top; using fork, crimp edges to seal together. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough. Place on pan.

 

4. Using paring knife, score laces into top of each empanada.

 

5. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

 

EXPERT TIPS We used rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but feel free to use leftover chicken breasts or thighs.

 

Don’t have a football-shaped cutter? Use a pliable 3 1/2-inch round cutter, and bend into the shape of a football.