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Chicken Empanadas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 490kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • 1/2 tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 4 oz Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 2 Avocado pitted and sliced

Black Bean Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Shallot chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 8 oz can Black beans Not drained
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin

Instructions

  • Defrost the puff pastry according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to the pan. Add in the onion and bell peppers; stirring, 6–8 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in tomato paste and cook, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in the cheese and let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the dough into 3 inch x 3 inch squares. Spoon the filling in the center of each square (be careful not to overfill). Brush water around the outer edge of each square. Fold one tip of the square over the filling to the opposite tip and pinch the edges to seal. Using a fork, gently crimp the edges. Transfer the empanadas to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  • Bake the empanadas, rotating the tray halfway through, until golden brown, about 20 - 25 minutes. Spoon the black bean sauce over top and serve with sliced avocado.

Black Bean Sauce

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the shallot and garlic for 2 - 3 minutes until soft. Stir in the broth, beans, and cumin. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Using a blender or immersion blender puree the beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (if the sauce is too thick thin it out with more broth until it reaches a smooth consistency)

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1559IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 4mg