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Baked Chicken Empanadas

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 25 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Filling

    • 🍗 1 cup diced cooked chicken
    • 🧀 ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
    • 🍅 ÂĽ cup medium salsa (such as Pace)
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • Assembly

    • 🥛 1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Combine chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and stir until well combined.

3

Drop 1 tablespoon chicken filling onto each empanada disc; fold dough over filling to enclose. Wet fingers with water; run along dough edges to help seal. Press edges together using the tines of a fork. Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet; brush with heavy cream.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

168

Calories

  • 7g
    Protein
  • 21g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.Experiment with different types of salsa flavors to suit your taste.Ensure the empanada edges are well sealed to prevent filling from leaking out while baking.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.