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Baked Chicken Empanadas
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 empanadas
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Venezuelan
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line baking sheet with foil and top with nonstick spray
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.