chicken and black bean empanadas

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rhonda Boer
Greenville, PA

This is a new recipe I saw on tv, and adapted it to suit my tastes and that of my husband. The original recipe was done with turkey.

(1 rating)
yield 4 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For chicken and black bean empanadas

  • 2-3 c
    shredded turkey
  • 1 can
    black beans (15oz) drained
  • 1/2 c
    shredded pepper jack or monteray jack cheese
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c
    prepared salsa
  • 2 Tbsp
    ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2
    (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1
    egg, beaten with water if desired for egg wash

How To Make chicken and black bean empanadas

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a large bowl combine chicken, both cheeses, salsa, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
  • 3
    Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface, and using a 4 inch cutter cut out 6 circles.
  • 4
    Divide chicken mixture into equal portions and place each portion on top of the pie crusts. Fold crusts over and pinch the edges together to seal. Using a fork crimp the edges of the pinched crusts to make hash marks to make sure they are sealed.
  • 5
    Put empanadas on a baking sheet, and using a knife make a couple small slits in the top of them to allow steam to escape while they cook.
  • 6
    (if desired) Brush with egg wash and place into preheated oven, baking for 15 minutes or until crust is a golden brown. May be served with sour cream or salsa.

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