Best Shredded Chicken Empanadas With Cheese Recipes

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AUTHENTIC CHICKEN EMPANADAS (EMPANADAS DE POLLO)



Authentic Chicken Empanadas (Empanadas de Pollo) image

My husband and I returned recently from a wonderful trip to Puerto Rico. While there we fell in love with "empanadas de pollo" (chicken pies), that we found at roadside stands along Route 3. Here is a version we came up with once we returned--delicious!

Provided by NatalieC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup warm water
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
½ medium onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅛ cup sliced green olives
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with annato (such as Goya®)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil; mix with an electric mixer until well combined and a dough begins to form, about 3 minutes. Remove dough and knead on a lightly floured surface for about 3 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, cilantro, olives, garlic, sazon seasoning, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Divide empanada dough into 12 pieces and form each one into a 4-inch circle. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in the center of each circle, fold in half, and press down on the edges with a fork to seal.
  • Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add empanadas, working in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 859.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHEESY CHICKEN EMPANADAS



Cheesy Chicken Empanadas image

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

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup Kraft Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/3 cup Kraft Mayo Chipotle Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 (14 1/8 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 teaspoon chili powder

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

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