Easy (Yet Awesome) Chicken Empanadas Recipe

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Easy (Yet Awesome) Chicken Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  2. Heat oil over med-high heat in a large skillet.
  3. Saute onions and garlic about 4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  4. Add cumin, cayenne pepper, chili flakes and dried oregano. Make sure to mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add black beans, chicken and green chilies. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook for around 2 minutes until incorporated and heated through.
  6. Add chicken stock a little at a time, just to moisten the mixture. You may not need to use the entire 1/4 Cup. You want to make sure that the mixture is moist but not soupy. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Take mixture off burner and let cool to room temperature.
  8. Add cheese and mix thoroughly.
  9. Roll out dough onto floured surface.
  10. Cut 4 circles out of the dough (I like to use a medium sized cereal bowl to cut the circles, but you can make yours smaller or larger).
  11. Fill the middle of each circle with about 1.5 - 2 Tbl of the mixture. Don't overfill. Fold each circle in half (sealing in the mixture) and crimp the ends with a fork to close the dough.
  12. Brush tops with egg yolks and sprinkle with chili powder.
  13. Cook for 12-14 minutes at 400°F.
  14. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 647.31 Kcal (2710 kJ)
Calories from fat 411.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.74g 70%
Cholesterol 97.16mg 32%
Sodium 772.87mg 32%
Potassium 326.33mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.34g 14%
Sugars 0.97g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 14%
Protein 19.03g 38%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 135.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.34 Kcal (1446 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.4g 70%
Cholesterol 51.83mg 32%
Sodium 412.32mg 32%
Potassium 174.1mg 7%
Total Carbs 22.59g 14%
Sugars 0.52g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 14%
Protein 10.15g 38%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 16%
Iron 2mg 21%
Calcium 72.1mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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