How to Make Easy Chicken Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a popular dish in Latin American cuisine, and for good reason. These deliciously stuffed pastries are perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a filling main course. One of the great things about empanadas is that they can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them incredibly versatile.

Today, we'll be sharing a recipe for Easy Chicken Empanadas that is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. These empanadas are filled with a savory mixture of tender chick...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, or more to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, or more to taste
  • 10 frozen empanada discs, thawed
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 empanadas

  • Mix chicken with Mexican cheese blend, pimentos, green chiles, onion, mayonnaise, and jalapeno.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the center of each empanada disc. Run a wet finger around the rim of each disc. Fold into a half-moon shape and press edges together with a fork to seal well.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry 1 to 2 empanadas at a time in the hot oil until brown, 1 to 2 minutes per batch.
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 147mg