Chicken Fajita empanadas. The empanada discs with the chicken fajita filling, ready to close up and put in the oven. I only used half of the simmering sauce as I wanted the chicken to be dry so that the empanadas would not be soggy. That means that with just one box I can make this twice or make double the empanadas.

I made the empanadas during the weekend and since they are super easy to heat up and serve I have these around for when I have not time to cook dinner. See recipes for Baked Chicken 🐔 Empanadas, Chicken Fajita empanadas too. Stir in chicken and fajita seasoning. You can have Chicken Fajita empanadas using 4 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chicken Fajita empanadas

1. Prepare of Left over chicken fajita filling.
2. It's of Oil for frying.
3. Prepare 10 of discos (store bought or homemade).
4. Prepare of Optional: your favorite shredded cheese.

Brush edge of crust with water. Main dish Mini Chicken Fajita Empanadas. Is there anything we can't do with a tortilla? We've fashioned it into vast, almost grotesque wraps.

Chicken Fajita empanadas step by step

1. Reheat chicken fajita mixture in a frying pan. *optional: roll out empanada dough just a little bit* spoon filling into disco, add cheese if you like. Fold over disco to create a half moon. Use your fork to make "bird feet tracks" into dough to make sure it is closed..
2. Put oil on medium-medium high heat. To test if it is hot enough put water on your fingers and sprinkle into pan, if it bubbles, you are good to go. Add empanadas into oil, fry for 5-8 minutes per side or until your done likeness. Remove and place on a towel lined plate to absorb grease..

We've made little triangles out of it, sacrilegiously stuffing. The empanadas themselves appear smaller but are more filling than you'd think- great for a snack or meal depending on how many you want to get. The flavors are nice and I like the salsa verde it's fresh- chimichurri beef was a little greasy but I loved the chicken fajita ones- light and simple. Also if you're in the mood try a dessert one! Add black beans, chicken and green chilies.