Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Empanadas

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: diced chicken; cooked, chopped bacon; shredded cheddar; sliced chives; cream cheese; Sazón Completa or Adobo

15 mins prepServes 8

A delightful recipe for cheesy chicken and bacon empanadas, perfect for parties like Gasparilla or the Super Bowl. These empanadas are filled with a mixture of diced chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chives. They can be fried or air-fried for a delicious golden brown finish.

8 servings

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1: Combine cream cheese and seasoning, set aside.

2: Combine diced chicken, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar, sliced chives, and the cream cheese mixture.

3: Fill your empanada disc with 2-3 tablespoons of chicken filling.

4: Fold over the empanada disc and crimp edges with a fork.

5: Fry in canola oil until golden brown or air-fry.

6: To air fry, spray the basket and empanadas with avocado oil.

7: Cook at 350°F for 5 minutes; flip, spray, and cook for another 5 minutes.

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