Transform your leftover cooked chicken into these tasty empanadas de pollo. This delicious, crispy, and tender Mediterranean-inspired finger food is easy to make!
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 empanada pastry discs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Step 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped green onions and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in cooked chicken, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper; cook 1 minute more.
Step 3
Arrange pastry discs on a flat work surface. Dab a little water along the edges. Place a large tablespoonful of chicken mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press with a fork to seal.
Step 4
Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 161 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol29mg | 10% |
Sodium399mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium12mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium63mg | 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.
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