Baked Chicken Empanadas

Name: Baked Chicken Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 empanadas
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken breast strips; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion; 1/2 green pepper; 1/2 red pepper; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons olives; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; salt + pepper to taste; 1 package Refrigerated Pie Dough; 1 egg

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8 empanadas
Calories
353 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Venezuelan

Baked Chicken Empanadas

Kira Merritt

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Warm, soft, and flaky, these baked chicken empanadas are super easy to make, kid friendly, and the perfect quick dinner idea that’s it’s not only delicious but fun as well!

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Ingredients

Servings

For Chicken Filling

2 cups chicken breast strips cooked and frozen
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 red pepper chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olives chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt + pepper to taste

For Empanadas

1 package Refrigerated Pie Dough
1 egg lightly beaten

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Instructions

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F.
Line baking sheet with foil and top with nonstick spray

For Filling

Heat oil on medium heat using a large skillet
Add the onions and peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin and stir
Add the Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips and the stock. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is defrosted
Season will salt and pepper and add the olives and raisins. Cook for 3 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. With a wooden spoon, cut the chicken into smaller pieces
Cool for 5 minutes before filling

Assembly

Unroll the pie dough over parchment paper. Cut a circle using a small bowl as a guide
Add a small amount of chicken filling to your dough circle. Using your fingers, wet the edges with water. Do not overfill your empanada
Fold the circles into a semi-circle shape and use a fork to crimp the edges making sure they are completely closed
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet
Brush egg on top and sides of each empanada. Make a small slit on the top
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Empanada Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 16.5mg (18%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8empanadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Empanada
Calories	353kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	50mg	17%
Sodium	302mg	13%
Potassium	239mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	305IU	6%
Vitamin C	16.5mg	18%
Calcium	22mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	12%