How to Make Empanadas de Pollo (Easy Chicken Empanadas) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas de Pollo, or Easy Chicken Empanadas, are a popular dish in Latin American cuisine. These delicious turnovers are typically filled with a savory mixture of chicken, onions, peppers, and spices, then folded in a flaky pastry and baked to golden perfection. Whether you're craving a hearty snack, a tasty appetizer, or a satisfying main course, these empanadas are sure to hit the spot.

One of the great things about empanadas is that they can be customized to suit your taste. You ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 empanada pastry discs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 empanadas

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped green onions and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in cooked chicken, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper; cook 1 minute more.
  • Arrange pastry discs on a flat work surface. Dab a little water along the edges. Place a large tablespoonful of chicken mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press with a fork to seal.
  • Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 399mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 63mg