Baked Chicken Bean and Cheese Empanadas

Baked Chicken Bean and Cheese Empanadas

Baked Chicken Bean and Cheese Empanadas


Serves 12

Details
  • Servings:   12
  • Calories:   303
  • Protein:   19g
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  • Fiber:   3g
  • Sugar:   1g
  • Carb Total:   29g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   5g
  • Fat Total:   12g
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  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • south american
Ingredients
  • Empanada Dough:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup lard or shortening
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 egg yolk (use the white to brush the empanada before baking)
  • Empanadas
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs (~2 cups shredded cooked chicken)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (I like colby jack)
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
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