Baked Chicken 🐔 Empanadas. These baked chicken and cheese empanadas are a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Fold half of the circle over to form a half-moon; press the edges together firmly. Baked Chicken Empanadas - a homemade baked version of a popular street food that doesn't need frying for full flavour.

Chicken empanadas are fun to make and a great no-fork-needed appetizer. Baking these tasty treats gives a crispy crust with less fat and the Manzanilla olives add a delicious nutty flavor. Ingredients:. shredded chicken . shredded carrots, leeks, and mushrooms . garlic . salt and pepper . You can cook Baked Chicken 🐔 Empanadas using 10 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Baked Chicken 🐔 Empanadas

1. Prepare 1 pack of Goya discos (I used the annatto ones, partially thawed).
2. You need 2 cups of shredded chicken.
3. It's 1/2 half of red onion, chopped.
4. It's 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. You need 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
6. You need 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder.
7. It's 1 cup of mayonnaise.
8. You need 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
9. It's of Olive oil cooking spray.
10. You need of Ranch dressing.

Caldo rico (de sabor a pollo ). one egg . puff pastry. Chicken empanadas are heavenly mini chicken pies. Remove the empanadas from the baking sheet and place it in a Ziplock bag. Freeze for up to three months.

Baked Chicken 🐔 Empanadas step by step

1. In a bowl combine shredded chicken, red onion, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese, set bowl to the side.........
2. Place 1 Goya discos on a plate......
3. Use a rolling pin to spread out dough into a larger circle ⭕️.......
4. Place about 1 large tablespoon of chicken mixture into center of discos..........
5. Seal edges of discos with a fork......Continue until all discos and chicken mixture is gone......
6. Place each finished empanada on a large baking sheet that has been sprayed with olive oil cooking spray...........
7. Bake empanadas in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes......
8. Let cool for several minutes, serve with ranch dressing and enjoy 😉!!.

Keep in mind that the chicken empanadas will need a few more minutes to bake. Chicken Empanada is a well loved recipe. Most countries have their own version using a variety of ingredients. Empanada can be fried or baked. This chicken empanada recipe is involves baking because it gives the crust more flaky texture.