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Chicken Enchilada Empanadas

By: Nicole 29 Comments
Posted: 12/30/13 Updated: 04/03/15

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Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Remember that time when I joked about there being a tropical storm when I went to Mexico? Well, it’s day three in beautiful Puerto Vallarta…and….it hasn’t stopped raining. I’ve seen about three hours of sun, and the forecast is telling me I’m only going to get two glorious days of sun before I leave. I’m still pale as a ghost. I’m still aching to point my face towards the big bright light in the sky and fry to a crisp. It makes me feel even worse when all of the locals say, “It never rains in December, ever ever ever.” Thanks I’m well aware of that. Now let me crawl into a ball in the corner and cry.

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas

If you can’t tell I’m a little bitter. You see, I’m kind of addicted to the sun; I could lie on a beach or by a pool for the rest of my life and be a blissful girl. I plan my vacations based on who has the littlest amount of average rainfall during that particular time of year. I live for the heat. I’m that crazy person that tries to get a tan in April when it’s still 58 degrees outside. I get up the crack of dawn just to get an extra hour or two of bronzing time. You get the point. I love sun.

I know it shouldn’t be that big of a deal, I mean, I am in a beautiful city, staying in a gorgeous condo, and eating and drinking like a queen. It’s just that I get really disappointed when I’m let down – especially by the weather. BUT I’m going to try and put a smile on my face and make the best of it. It’s going be hard, but I’m going to do it.

I’m going to go shopping, I’m going to go to the spa, get a nice long massage and facial. And I’m going to eat and drink my face off.

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

We’ve been really lucky with the food situation so far, never a bad meal. We like to eat Mexican pretty much every night when we’re in Mexico (duh), so we’ve had tons of killer guacamole, fondita con chorizo, enchiladas, empanadas and some of the biggest shrimps I’ve ever seen in my life. The food life is a good life.

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Being the considerate food blogger that I am, I thought of you before my trip to Mexico. So this week in honor of my “sun-filled” Mexican vacation I will be sharing all Mexican recipes. Today, we start with one of my favorite dishes I’ve made in a while.

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas.

I’m pretty head over heals for empanadas and enchiladas are my go-to order at any Mexican spot, so why not combine the two for an easy mess-free appetizer?

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Pulled chicken meat is combined with some of my homemade enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese, stuffed into a puff pastry shell and baked until the cheese is bubbling out of the tops and the pastry is golden and crisp.

I like to serve them with extra enchilada sauce, plenty of sour cream, a handful of fresh cilantro and sprinkling of green onions. Extra cheese would also be a nice addition. Or a big bowl of your favorite spicy salsa for dipping.

You could also easily substitute cooked ground beef for the chicken, or use leftover pulled pork if you have it on hand. Because I have to eat everything I make, I served these for dinner, which it totally acceptable and I encourage you to do the same, but they’d also be perfect for game day appetizers, a Mexican fiesta, or random night in.

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Sorry 90% of this post has been me complaining about the lack of sun and unwanted rain. I just had to vent, or I might spend the day crying and feeling sorry for myself. Thanks for listening.

Send sunny thoughts my way please!

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

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Chicken Enchilada Empanadas
 
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Author: Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Serves: ~15 empanadas
Ingredients
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • ½ cup enchilada sauce (store bought or homemade - recipe here), plus more for dipping
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water mixed together in small bowl
  • Sour cream, cilantro, green onion for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a bowl, mix together chicken and enchilada sauce.
  3. Roll out puff pastry sheet slightly and cut into 4-inch discs. (I used a mini tart pan as a guide) Roll scraps together and roll out again to make more discs. You should get about 15 discs.
  4. Place two heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture in the middle of each disc and sprinkle with about a tablespoon of cheese.
  5. Dot half of the disc with egg wash mixture and fold over, sealing edges. Place on a baking sheet lines with a silt pad or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Using a fork, poke two sets of holes on top of each empanada to let steam escape while baking.
  7. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Serve with extra enchilada sauce, green onions, sour cream and cilantro.
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Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

Chicken Enchilada Empanadas - All you favorite enchilada flavors stuffed into puff pastry and made portable!

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  1. Ashley says

    Posted on 12/30/13 at 6:23 pm

    Ugh, I’m sorry it’s been raining so much for you!! I’m definitely thinking about sunshine and sending it your way! Not that it will make you feel any better but it’s been raining a ton here too. Anddd these empanadas sound amazing.

    Enjoy your vacation! I would love a nice massage right about now so please get one in my honor : ) haha

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:31 pm

      Ughh thanks Ashley..Nothing worse than a lot of rain on a much anticipated beach vacation! And it keeps getting worse as the days go on! Hoping I see a little bit of sun in the next couple of days! Enjoy your New Year girly!

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says

    Posted on 12/30/13 at 7:02 pm

    these look MAJOR. my fiance would seriously die for these, they are a must make on my list!! pinning!!

    happy new year chick 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Christine!! Happy New Year to you too!!!! 😉

      Reply
  3. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    Posted on 12/31/13 at 12:42 am

    Sorry about all the rain Nicole! These empanadas sound amazing! I’m obsessed with chicken enchiladas and these look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 12/31/13 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks girl! So much rain! Looks like it’s finally starting to clear up though. Hurray!!!

      Reply
  4. Ayesha says

    Posted on 12/31/13 at 7:39 am

    these guys look absolutely delish! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 12/31/13 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you Ayesha!!!

      Reply
  5. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:36 pm

    What a bummer about your vacation! That’s like when Asheley and I were on our honeymoon in Paris. It was summer and it rained about every day and was like 50 degrees. But you make the best of it… eat and drink alot, and all is well 🙂

    I’m super jealous you’re eating all that amazing food in Mexico! I’m such a fan of Mexican food, and these empanadas are nothing short of amazing! Pinned!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    Posted on 1/6/14 at 12:54 am

    Love these Chicken Enchilada Empanadas! They look fabulous. Sorry you had to deal with so much rain. That’s always the worst, especially when it’s winter and you’ve really been looking forward to getting some sun.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:27 am

      Thanks Christin!! The sun finally came out and it was glorious!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    Posted on 1/6/14 at 5:28 pm

    Sorry that the weather didn’t cooperate for your vacation but I’m sure you made the most of your time there. Being from Texas originally, I love Mexican food and your empanadas look crispy and tasty.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 1/6/14 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Karen. Luckily we had more than a couple days after the rain left! Thanks!!

      Reply
  8. laramealor.com says

    Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:41 pm

    These look so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
    http://www.laramealor.com/secret-of-success-interview-chuck-reddick/

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 2/1/14 at 10:37 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  9. jan schobert says

    Posted on 4/15/14 at 1:31 am

    Nicole: I made the chicken enchilada empanadas for dinner tonight. They were outstanding. I will definitely make this recipe again and this is a go to recipe for entertaining.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:10 am

      Love that you made these!!! So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  10. Silvana says

    Posted on 9/19/14 at 3:28 pm

    I made these last night and they were a hit! They were so delicious, I gave them their own little “happy-to-be-eating-these” dance!

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 9/19/14 at 3:41 pm

      Haha I love this Silvana!!! Thanks so much for your comment and so happy you loved them!

      Reply
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