Chicken and Cheddar Empanadas with Corn Medley

Savory chicken, cheese, and potato filling surrounded by a flaky puff pastry served with Corn Medley and salsa for dipping.

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Medium Prep time: 45-50 min.

Medium Instructions

DO NOT THAW PUFF PASTRY.
Thaw in refrigerator.
*Prepare Corn Medley per separate cooking instructions provided.
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. olive oil over med. high heat in nonstick saute pan. Place chicken in pan, spread out evenly and allow to brown in the pan for 1 min. without stirring. Cook for 5-7 min., stirring to break apart the meat (internal temp. 165°F).
3.Remove from heat and place in a med. mixing bowl. Add empanada filling and thoroughly combine with cooked chicken.
4.Evenly divide 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.
6.Allow to cool for 5-10 min. Serve with salsa and Corn Medley.

Large Prep time: 45-50 min.

Large Instructions

DO NOT THAW PUFF PASTRY.
Thaw in refrigerator.
*Prepare Corn Medley per separate cooking instructions provided.
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 2 Tbsp. olive oil over med. high heat in nonstick saute pan. Place chicken in pan, spread out evenly and allow to brown in the pan for 1 min. without stirring. Cook for 5-7 min., stirring to break apart the meat (internal temp. 165°F).
3.Remove from heat and place in a med. mixing bowl. Add empanada filling and thoroughly combine with cooked chicken.
4.Evenly divide 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.
6.Allow to cool for 5-10 min. Serve with salsa and Corn Medley.

Serving Suggestion

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 2 empanadas, salsa, & 2/3 cup corn (308g)
Amount per serving Calories 998
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60g	77%
Saturated Fat 20g	100%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 1150mg	50%
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Total Carbohydrates 83g	30%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein 35g	70%
Vitamin D <1mcg	5%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 550mg	12%
* 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: PHILLY STYLE CHICKEN: Chicken Breast With Rib Meat. Contains Up To 22% Of A Solution Of Water, Potassium Lactate, Dextrose, Seasoning (Salt, Dehydrated Chicken Broth (maltodextrin, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Dehydrated Onion And Garlic), Sodium Phosphate. 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, CHEESE CHEDDAR JACK FEATHER: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color]), Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose (Added to Prevent Caking, 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: Potatoes, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to promote color retention), CORN WHOLE KERNEL GRADE A PACK, BUTTER SOLID UNSLT: Sweet Cream, Natural Flavoring, PEPPER RED DICED FANCY: Red Sweet Pepper, Water, and Citric Acid, JUICE LIME PSTRZD ULTRA PREM, ONIONS DICED GREEN, GARLIC CHOPPED IN WATER: Garlic, Water, Phosphoric Acid. Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives). Contains: Naturally Occurring Sulfites, SALT KOSHER FLAKE COARSE, SPICE PEPPER BLK, SPICE BASIL LEAVES, EGG LIQUID NO CHOLESTEROL: Whole Egg, Citric Acid, 0.15% Water Added As Carrier For Citric Acid. Citric Acid Added To Preserve Color, 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.