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Spanish Rice Empanadas

5 | 3 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sheila Bradshaw, Powell, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

The shells for this main course call for refrigerated pie crust, which must be folded into pockets. Inside, you’ll find tender pieces of chicken and rice accented with Spanish spices. Delicious!

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Spanish Rice Empanadas

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Yield:8 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:20 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (5.6 or 6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 2 packages (15 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
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Directions

  1. Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions, omitting the butter or oil. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, onions and olives. Stir in prepared rice.
  2. Roll each sheet of pastry into a 12-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Spoon rice mixture over half of each circle; spread to within 1 in. of edges. Fold pastry over filling; crimp edges to seal. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over tops.
  3. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut empanadas in half to serve.
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