Baked Chicken Empanadas

Baked chicken empanadas are a scrumptious, convenient meal option that can be prepared quickly and easily. Make it even easier by using rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 12 empanada pastry discs (such as Goya® Tapas para Empanadas)

  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken

  • ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup medium salsa (such as Pace®)

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

  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. Place 1 tablespoons of chicken filling onto each empanada disc. Fold dough over filling to close. Wet fingers with water and run along edges to help seal. Press edges together using the tines of a fork. Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush with heavy whipping cream.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
7g Fat
21g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 47mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.