Football season is in full swing – I know this because each weekend my Facebook feed is filled with various game updates! Though we’re not fans of any particular team, we periodically sit and watch a game. It can be fun for the kids to learn a bit about the sport and it’s especially fun with some yummy game day food! As I was thinking of traditional game time recipes, I decided it might be fun to make empanadas for an easy game day appetizer or snack! With the flavors of BBQ wings in mind, I served Cheesy BBQ Chicken Empanadas to the family and they were a hit! Check out the easy recipe below and learn how you can enter the Walmart MVP Game Time Contest for a chance to win a trip to LA for a football party at YouTube!
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Empanadas Recipe
*Makes 10 empanadas
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 2 cups chicken)
- 6 Tbsp BBQ sauce
- Shredded cheese, your favorite and to your liking
- Empanada discs, 1 package thawed per instructions – Depending on where you live, you may find these in the freezer section with other Latin/Caribbean products.
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken and BBQ sauce together.
- Line empanada discs on baking sheet, leaving ample space between each one.
- Add about 1 Tbsp of chicken mixture to an empanada disc. Then, layer cheese on top, to your liking. (Don’t overfill, since it will be hard to close empanada.)
- Fold each empanada disc half-way to make a half-moon shape and pinch closed with a fork around the edge.
- Brush each empanada around the edges and over the top with a little olive oil and bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. (Note: You can fry your empanadas too, which is how they are traditionally cooked.)
Tips:
- Have leftover chicken in the fridge? This recipe is a great way to use it!
- For a super quick way to make this recipe, purchase already-cooked rotisserie chicken in the Walmart deli that you can then shred!
Walmart MVP Game Time Contest
If you have an awesome game time recipe, share a photo of it on Instagram or Twitter with the #WalmartMVPContest hashtag and you’ll be entered to win a trip to LA for a fun football party at the YouTube studios! You’ll also get a chance to create content with a few special YouTubers. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Be sure to check out the game time recipes on Walmart.com and click on the contest banner for complete details and rules.
Game Time Recipes Your Family & Guests Will Love!
To help you have a delicious game day, here are a few game time recipes you can serve your friends and family!
- Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Spicy Feta Burger Dip
- Easy Kids’ Snack Mix
- Loaded Baked Potato Skins
- Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos)
What game time recipes do you love? Share them with us!
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