Description
Delicious crispy baked empanadas filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a sharp cheddar crust, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup flour (for dough)
- 1/2 cup cold butter (for dough)
- 1/4 cup ice water (for dough)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, add garlic, and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook until they release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Add shredded chicken, season with salt, pepper, and herbs, and stir in cheddar until melted. Set aside to cool.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into circles about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Spoon a generous portion of filling onto one half of the dough circle, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with black beans, different cheeses, or even swap chicken for pulled pork.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: empanadas, baked chicken, cheddar crust, family recipe, comfort food
