Cheesy Chicken Empanadas
These delicious empanadas are filled with a savoury mix of shredded chicken, Monterey and Cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, all seasoned with jalapeno, garlic, and a dash of hot sauce. Wrapped in shortcrust pastry, they are baked until golden and served with a tangy chilli lime yoghurt dip. This recipe yields eight portions, making it a fantastic choice for a starter or snack.
- Time: 50 min
- Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- tablespoon olive oil
- small red onion, finely chopped
- jalapeno, finely diced, seeded and ribs removed
- garlic, minced
- spring onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- shredded then diced cooked chicken breasts
- shredded Monterey and Cheddar cheese blend
- ounces cream cheese, diced
- of hot sauce
- egg
- Flour, for rolling
- package refrigerated shortcrust dough
- tablespoon chipotle chile powder
- Chili Lime Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
- For the Chili Lime Dipping Sauce
- Greek yogurt
- chipotle chilli paste
- Juice and zest of 1 lime