Chicken Potpie Empanadas

Health score
6%
Chicken Potpie Empanadas
45 min.
4
1165kcal

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If you’re searching for a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, look no further than these Chicken Potpie Empanadas! Combining the rich, savory goodness of chicken potpie with the hand-held charm of empanadas, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings any day of the week. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can elevate your lunch or dinner with a dish that is both hearty and fun to eat.

Imagine the enticing aroma of tender shredded rotisserie chicken mingling with peas, carrots, and a creamy sauce, all wrapped in a perfectly golden, flaky crust. This recipe is not just delicious; it’s also a wonderful way to use store-bought shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and piecrusts, making it accessible for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings with friends and family.

Each empanada bursts with flavor while keeping the traditional essence of a comforting potpie. The blend of black pepper and kosher salt enhances the savory depth, while the colorful filling adds a touch of brightness. These Chicken Potpie Empanadas are not just a meal; they’re an experience—ideal for sharing, dipping, and savoring. Whether enjoyed with a side salad or on their own, they're bound to be a hit at your dinner table! So strap on your apron and get ready for a culinary adventure that promises warmth, satisfaction, and delightful flavors.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 10 ounce peas-carrots mix shopping list frozen
  • inch piecrusts refrigerated such as pillsbury)
  • pound rotisserie chicken cut shredded store-bought
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 0.5  onion diced yellow

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Still stirring, slowly add the broth. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the peas and carrots, chicken, salt, and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Cut each piecrust in half to form 4 half-circles. Spoon the chicken mixture over the bottom half of each half-circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Using your fingers, wet the border with water. Fold the top of each crust over the chicken to form a quarter-circle. Press to seal. Make three 1-inch slits in each top crust.
  7. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  8. Bake until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1165kcal
Protein35.37%
Fat44.13%
Carbs20.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.5
Glycemic Load
1.33
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.655652094146%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1165.33kcal
58.27%
Fat:57.34g
88.21%
Saturated Fat:17.49g
109.3%
Carbohydrates:59.91g
19.97%
Net Carbohydrates:54.68g
19.88%
Sugar:0.71g
0.78%
Cholesterol:334.11mg
111.37%
Sodium:1805.08mg
78.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:103.4g
206.79%
Vitamin A:6820.31IU
136.41%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.78%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.73%
Folate:101.68µg
25.42%
Vitamin B3:4.44mg
22.18%
Fiber:5.23g
20.9%
Iron:3.6mg
19.97%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15%
Phosphorus:134.85mg
13.48%
Vitamin C:8.96mg
10.85%
Selenium:7.3µg
10.42%
Copper:0.17mg
8.55%
Potassium:297.16mg
8.49%
Magnesium:30.27mg
7.57%
Vitamin K:7.81µg
7.44%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.19%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.03%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.77%
Calcium:44.83mg
4.48%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.64%
Source:My Recipes