Baked Chicken Empanadas

Baked chicken empanadas are a scrumptious, easy meal option that can be prepared quickly. Use rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa for an easy twist!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced cooked chicken
• 12 empanada pastry discs (such as Goya® Tapas para Empanadas)
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.25 cup medium salsa (such as Pace®)
• 1.5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.