Cilantro and Chicken Empanadas Recipe
55 Min(s)
40 Min(s) Prep
15 Min(s) Cook
Bake up this Cilantro and Chicken Empanadas Recipe and impress your guests! This easy chicken empanadas recipe features toasted almonds, grated Parmesan, fresh cilantro and parsley.
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12 servings
Original recipe yields 12 servings
1 recipe Empanada Dough
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 egg, beaten
Let's Make It
1
Prepare Empanada Dough as directed; set aside. Process next 5 ingredients in food processor until mixture forms thick paste. Stir in chicken.
2
Heat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 24 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Flatten each to 4-inch round. Spoon about 1 heaping Tbsp. chicken mixture onto center of each round. Brush edges evenly with half the egg; fold in half. Seal edges with fork; place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg.
3
Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Make Ahead
Assemble empanadas as directed; place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake as directed. To freeze, layer unbaked empanadas between sheets of waxed or parchment paper in airtight container. Freeze up to 2 weeks. Thaw completely in refrigerator before baking as directed.
Tip 2
Fun Idea
Impress your guest by shaping empanadas differently. Or place a stencil over unbaked empanadas, brush beaten egg around stencil, then remove stencil and bake as directed.
Tip 3
How to Toast Nuts
Toasting nuts adds crunch and intensifies their flavor. To toast in the oven, spread nuts onto bottom of shallow pan. Bake in 350°F oven 10 to 15 min. or until nuts are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or to toast on the stovetop, place nuts in skillet; cook on medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Nutrition
Calories
250
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars less than 1g
2%
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
4%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
12 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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