How To Make Chicken Empanadas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup chopped olives
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets pre-made pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large skillet, sauté the onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
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Add the shredded chicken, corn, olives, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Roll out the pie crust and cut out circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
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Spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling onto each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
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Place the empanadas onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the tops with beaten egg to give them a golden color.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 560mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 25g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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