Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Empanadas
- 12 empanada discs, store-bought, 4-5 inch diameter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups celery sticks
Instructions
- 1
If not already cooked, cook chicken breast until thoroughly done, then shred it. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, sliced green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Lay out the empanada discs on a clean work surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the Buffalo chicken filling onto one half of each empanada disc, leaving a small border around the edge.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Gently press the edges together to seal, then use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges firmly, ensuring no filling leaks out during baking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the assembled empanadas with the egg wash; this will give them a golden-brown finish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffed. The exact time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally garnished with blue cheese crumbles, extra ranch dressing for dipping, and a side of crisp celery sticks.
⏱️ 5 min
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Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Empanadas
- 12 empanada discs, store-bought, 4-5 inch diameter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups celery sticks
Instructions
- 1
If not already cooked, cook chicken breast until thoroughly done, then shred it. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, sliced green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Lay out the empanada discs on a clean work surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the Buffalo chicken filling onto one half of each empanada disc, leaving a small border around the edge.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Gently press the edges together to seal, then use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges firmly, ensuring no filling leaks out during baking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the assembled empanadas with the egg wash; this will give them a golden-brown finish.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffed. The exact time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally garnished with blue cheese crumbles, extra ranch dressing for dipping, and a side of crisp celery sticks.
⏱️ 5 min