Chicken and Cheddar Empanadas
Savory chicken, cheese, and potato filling surrounded by a flaky puff pastry served with salsa for dipping.
Medium Prep time: 45-50 min.
Medium Instructions
REMOVE PUFF PASTRY AND KEEP FROZEN.
Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Separate individual puff pastry squares and lay out on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to thaw for 5-10 min.
2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil over med-high heat in nonstick sauté pan. Place chicken in pan, spread out evenly and allow to brown in the pan for 1 min. without stirring. Stir chicken and allow to cook through for 2-3 min.
3.In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cooked chicken and potato mixture.
4.Evenly divide chicken and potato mixture into the middle of each puff pastry square on sprayed baking sheet. Brush edges with egg wash and fold into a triangle. Use a fork to seal edges and puncture holes on top of pastry. Brush tops with egg wash.
5.Bake 20-25 min. until golden and puffed up. Allow to cool for 5-10 min. and serve with salsa.
Large Prep time: 45-50 min.
Large Instructions
REMOVE PUFF PASTRY AND KEEP FROZEN.
Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Separate individual puff pastry squares and lay out on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to thaw for 5-10 min.
2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil over med-high heat in nonstick sauté pan. Place chicken in pan, spread out evenly and allow to brown in the pan for 1 min. without stirring. Stir chicken and allow to cook through for 2-3 min.
3.In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cooked chicken and potato mixture.
4.Evenly divide chicken and potato mixture into the middle of each puff pastry square on sprayed baking sheet. Brush edges with egg wash and fold into a triangle. Use a fork to seal edges and puncture holes on top of pastry. Brush tops with egg wash.
5.Bake 20-25 min. until golden and puffed up. Allow to cool for 5-10 min. and serve with salsa.
Serving Suggestions
Dream Dinners Key Lime Corn
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Serving size
2 empanadas & salsa
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Amount per serving
Calories
914
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| % Daily Value* | |
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Total Fat
57g
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73% |
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Saturated Fat
17g
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85% |
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Trans Fat
0g
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Sodium
1087mg
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47% |
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Cholesterol
106mg
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35% |
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Total Carbohydrates
61g
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22% |
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Dietary Fiber
3g
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11% |
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Total Sugars
4g
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Includes 0g Added Sugars
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Protein
38g
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76% |
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Vitamin D
<1µg
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5% |
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Calcium
223mg
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17% |
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Iron
7mg
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39% |
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Potassium
297mg
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6% |
| * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Contains: Eggs; Milk; Soybeans; Wheat
May Contain: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Ingredients: SALSA JALAPENO FIRE ROASTED ( (Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Diced Jalapeno Peppers, Diced Anaheim Peppers, Sea Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Citric Acid, Spices, Acetic Acid, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Chloride)), SALSA JALAPENO FIRE ROASTED ( (Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Diced Jalapeno Peppers, Diced Anaheim Peppers, Sea Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Citric Acid, Spices, Acetic Acid, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Chloride)), POTATO DICED REDSKIN .625" TIM (Potatoes, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to promote color retention).), EGG LIQUID NO CHOLESTEROL NON [WHOLE EGG, CITRIC ACID, 0.15% WATER ADDED AS CARRIER FOR CITRIC ACID. CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PRESERVE COLOR.], PHILLY STYLE CHICKEN BREAST, DOUGH PUFF PASTRY SQR 5X5 [UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OILS (PALM, SOYBEAN, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED), CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO EXTRACTS FOR COLOR.]
Nutritional information is per serving unless otherwise stated and are based on standard formulations. For example, if one Large dinner was divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional information is accurate for one portion. Variations in ingredients and preparation, as well as substitutions, will increase or decrease any stated nutritional values. Items vary by store, and are subject to change. Contact your local store for further assistance.
