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BBQ Chicken Empanadas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delicious handheld empanadas filled with shredded BBQ chicken and cheese, perfect for a quick snack or meal.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough

Chicken

  • 1/2 whole Rotisserie Chicken (shredded)

Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce

Cheese

  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  • Shred chicken, mix with BBQ sauce, and place filling on dough circles.
  • Add cheese, fold dough over, and seal edges with a fork.
  • Bake for 9 minutes until golden brown.
  • Enjoy your BBQ Chicken Empanadas!

Notes

For a crispy crust, brush empanadas with egg wash before baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken