Chicken Empanadas
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:350
Chicken Empanadas
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:350
Savory single-serving chicken and chile turnovers get a quick start with flaky Pillsbury™ Frozen Pie Dough Round.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Frozen Pie Dough Round (10090) | 1 lb 12.00 oz | 8 each |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 2.50 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Golden raisins | 2 oz | 1/3 cup |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cubed chicken, cooked | 6.50 oz | 2 cups |
| Honey | 1 oz | 1 1/3 Tbsp |
| Cilantro, fresh, chopped | 1.50 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Chopped green chilies, canned | 4.50 oz | 2/3 cup |
| Garlic salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Cumin, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 tsp |
| Red pepper sauce | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Monterey jack cheese, shredded | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs, large, whisked | 4 oz | 2 each |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw pie dough, covered, at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerate overnight.
Heat water in microwave 1 minute; add raisins and set aside.
- Filling
Combine chicken, honey, cilantro, green chilies, garlic salt, cumin, red pepper sauce in large mixing bowl.
Drain raisins, add to mixture and stir; fold in cheese.
- Assembly
Cut each pie dough in half; fill with 1 oz (#30 scoop) filling.
Brush dough edges with beaten egg; fold in half and crimp edges with fork to seal.
Place on parchment-lined sheet pan, then brush tops with egg.
Bake as directed below; cool 5 minutes and serve warm.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
7-12 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
12-17 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Serve with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite mint sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories350
- Total Fat19g
- Protein10g
- Total Carbohydrate33g
- Sugars4g
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 1 - 2.75 oz empanada
Amount Per Serving Calories : 350
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 42% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat ½,
- Medium-Fat Meat ½,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 3oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
