Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Mediterranean Empanadas Be the first to rate & review! 0 Photos My version of Mediterranean empanadas. Recipe by jackieh Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 empanadas Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Filling: 1 ½ skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons balsamic vinegar, divided ½ teaspoon dried oregano salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup chopped tomato ½ cup chopped onion 1 lemon, juiced Assembly: 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped 1 bunch fresh spinach 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine chicken strips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine tomato and onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cook chicken in a hot skillet until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken in the skillet. Add lemon juice to finish cooking. Divide pizza dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface, working fresh basil into the dough as you roll. Layer spinach, chicken, mozzarella, and tomato mixture on one half of each circle. Fold over to cover the filling and press the curved edge to seal. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 403 Calories 16g Fat 42g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 403 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 34mg 11% Sodium 761mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 6g Protein 22g Vitamin C 24mg 119% Calcium 294mg 23% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 498mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved