Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and stir until well combined. Lay out empanada discs and place 1 tablespoons of chicken filling onto each disc.
Okay, let's get busy on these directions so you can sink your teeth into these low carb empanadas. Step One: Prepare the crust by combining the almond flour, coconut flour, butter, water, egg, and salt together in a food processor and mix until smooth. Step Two: Next, roll out the empanada dough in between 2 greased pieces of parchment paper.
These empanadas are keto and low carb because they are made with a keto empanada dough. Are empanadas gluten-free? No, most empanadas are not gluten-free, since they are made with flour.
Empanadas can be deep-fried or baked--whichever you prefer. These ones are baked, which is easier and healthier. Prep all the ingredients by shredding the chicken, chopping the onions and roasted red peppers, and mincing the garlic.