Speedy Chicken Empanadas
Ready in just 35 minutes, these Speedy Chicken Empanadas are the perfect combination of quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious. Featuring a savory filling of shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, tomato salsa, and bold spices like cumin and chili powder, these empanadas are wrapped in flaky, golden-brown pie crusts for a shortcut that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With a cheesy, tangy interior and a crisp exterior brushed with beaten egg, they’re ideal for busy weeknights, appetizers, or party snacks. Serve them hot with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfect for family meals or entertaining, these handheld delights are a must-try for fans of quick comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Tomato salsa
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 pieces Refrigerated pie crusts (store-bought)
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, softened cream cheese, tomato salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each pie crust. Use a 4-inch round cutter or the rim of a large glass to cut out circles from the dough. Gather and re-roll scraps as needed to make more circles.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together tightly and crimp them with a fork to seal.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Optional: serve with extra salsa or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 819 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 6306 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 174.6 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1102 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2446 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
