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Creamy tarragon chicken empanadas served on a plate
Crispy empanadas with a creamy chicken and tarragon filling

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Empanadas

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
A classic creamy tarragon chicken ragout transformed into a handheld delight. The buttery puff pastry and the richness of the cream sauce make this a satisfying meal. The anise-like flavor of tarragon cuts through the richness beautifully.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 1360 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet for the filling
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the filling: Sauté the diced onion and cubed chicken in oil. Season, pour in the heavy cream, and simmer until reduced and thickened. Stir in the tarragon.

Tip: The filling must be thick, not runny, to prevent leaking.
2 ✓

Let the filling cool completely.

Tip: This is a critical technical step to maintain the puff pastry's texture.
3 ✓

Cut circles from the dough, add a spoonful of filling, and seal the edges tightly. Brush with beaten egg.

Tip: The egg wash gives it a beautiful golden shine.
4 ✓

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Tip: Puff pastry needs high heat to rise properly via steam pressure.

Recipe FAQ

The filling leaked out!
You likely filled the dough while the chicken mixture was still warm. Warm filling melts the butter layers in the puff pastry before baking, ruining the structure.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Frozen Puff Pastry (17.3 oz, thawed)
  • 10 oz Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Tarragon (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil