Baked Chicken and Cheese Empanadas

Baked Chicken and Cheese Empanadas

from thelatinahomemaker.com

Delicious and easy to make chicken and cheese empanadas that will be a hit with your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 8 ounces of tomato sauce
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cups of yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons of sofrito – found in the international products aisle
  • Adobo seasoning (or salt & pepper) – same as above
  • 12-14 pre-made empanada discs

Directions

  1. 1

    Dice the pepper and onion. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat and add vegetables. Saute until the peppers and onions are tender.

  2. 2

    Season shredded chicken with Adobo (or salt & pepper) according to taste preference.

  3. 3

    Add chicken, tomato sauce, sofrito, peppers and onions to pan. Mix ingredients over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add yogurt and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix together until cheese is melted, then remove from the heat.

  5. 5

    Add a tablespoonful of chicken to empanada disc and sprinkle with additional cheese. Seal with a fork by pressing down on the edges.

  6. 6

    Brush empanada with egg white wash and pierce the top once with a fork.

  7. 7

    Bake on lightly greased pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.