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Poblano Enchilada Chicken Empanadas

Smoky and spicy, these chicken hand held pies are the ideal blend of enchiladas and empanadas!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 empanadas

ingredients

  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cups black beans drained
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup LA VICTORIA® Salsa Thick'n Chunky
  • 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp water

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub all sides of the poblano pepper with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes to ensure you get it on all sides. The skin should be charred and blistered all over.
  • Add pepper to a sealable bag and seal. Let sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 300˚F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • Peel off the skin of both roasted pepper. Remove the seeds and dice the peppers as finely as you can. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combined diced pepper, chicken, black beans, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, LA VICTORIA® Salsa Thick’n Chunky , and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Roll out pie crusts to be about 1/8-inch thick. Cut 5-inch circles in the dough. Add a tablespoon or so of the pepper mixture to the center of each circle. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, evenly distributing between the circles.
  • Add 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon water to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Brush the edges of the circles with the egg mixture.
  • Fold each circle over the filling, forming a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork. Add empanadas to the sheet pans, spacing them apart evenly.
  • Brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining egg mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with LA VICTORIA® Salsa Thick'n Chunky.
Cuisine: Cinco De Mayo
Category: Appetizer