RO*TEL Chicken Empanadas

RO*TEL Chicken Empanadas

RO*TEL Chicken Empanadas: A delicious blend of chicken, RO*TEL, sour cream, cheese and spices inside of small pastries, that will make your taste buds jump for joy!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken appetizers, easy appetizer recipe chicken, recipes for parties

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken I used a rotisserie Chicken
1 cup shredded cheese
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 can RO*TEL diced tomatoes with green chilis drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup sour cream
2 puff pastry sheets 2 usually come in a pack
1 egg
1 Tablespoon Water
sour cream for dipping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together the first 7 ingredients.
Unfold puff pastry, and cut 2-inch circles with a cookie cutter.
Put 1 Tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each circle
Mix egg and water together to make the egg wash.
Brush the egg wash around the edges of the circle and fold to make a half circle. Use a fork to seal.
Poke a couple of holes on top with a toothpick to let steam.
Place on a baking sheet or cake pan, and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Dip with sour cream if desired.

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