Baked Chicken Empanadas

This baked chicken empanadas recipe is a scrumptious, easy meal that can be prepared quickly. For easier prep, use rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa.

• 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

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.