How to Make Baked Chicken Empanadas with Hatch Chile - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Chicken Empanadas with Hatch Chile is an irresistible dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, spicy Hatch chiles, and flaky pastry. These empanadas are perfect for a family dinner, a gathering with friends, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious homemade treat.

The filling for these empanadas is made with shredded chicken, sautéed onions, and Hatch chiles, which are known for their mild heat and earthy flavor. The empanada dough is made ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • ½ cup Mexican-style corn
  • 1 fire-roasted hatch green chile, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
  • 1 (14 ounce) package frozen empanada shells (such as Goya® discos)
  • ½ cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 empanadas

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, corn, Hatch chile, and adobo seasoning. Cook until mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove filling from heat.
  • Set out empanada discs and place 2 tablespoons filling onto each disc. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons Oaxacan cheese. Brush edge of discs with water and fold over to create half circles. Crimp to seal. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove empanadas and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 318mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 48mg