Baked Chicken Empanadas
Baked Chicken Empanadas deliver flaky pastry pockets filled with a tangy, salsa-laced chicken and soft Neufchâtel mixture, finished with a touch of cream for a rich bite. They’re golden and satisfying, perfect for game day spreads, casual dinners, or passing around at parties when you want something warm, handheld, and crowd-friendly.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken Empanadas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and stir until well mixed.
- 3
Place 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling onto each empanada disc; fold the dough over the filling to seal it. Moisten your fingers with water; run them along the dough edges to help seal. Crimp the edges with the tines of a fork. Arrange the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet; brush them with heavy cream.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 1185.57 kcal High 59%
- Protein 81.21 g Good Source 162%
- Carbohydrate 1.28 g 0%
- Total Fat 92.16 g High 118%
- Saturated Fat 38.35 g High 192%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 339.48 mg High 113%
- Sodium 449.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.32 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 62.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 33.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baked Chicken Empanadas is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Ground Beef, Heavy Cream, and Medium Salsa. Each serving provides about 1185.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Chicken Empanadas made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Ground Beef, Heavy Cream, Medium Salsa, Neufchâtel Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Empanadas?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1185.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Chicken Empanadas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked Chicken Empanadas healthy?
- Baked Chicken Empanadas has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 1185.57 calories and 81.21 g of protein, or 162% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 449.51 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 38.35 g (192% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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