Chicken Empandas Recipe

Name: Chicken Empandas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. cooked and chopped chicken breast; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped and drained green chilies; 1/2 c. 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1/4 c. + 1 oz. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese; 3 Tbsp. low-fat margarine; 1/4 c. cold water; 1/4 c. corn meal; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 2 tsp. skim milk; 3/4 c. flour; 2 tsp. corn meal; 1 Tbsp. flour

Servings: persons

1 c. cooked and chopped chicken breast
1 (4 oz.) can chopped and drained green chilies
1/2 c. 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 c. + 1 oz. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. low-fat margarine
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. corn meal
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
2 tsp. skim milk
3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. corn meal
1 Tbsp. flour

1
Combine chicken, chilies, cottage cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in medium bowl; stir well.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup corn meal and red pepper in a large bowl.
4
Cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture is like coarse corn meal.
5
Sprinkle cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface of mixture.
6
Stir with fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
7
Shape into a ball.
8
Cover and chill 10 minutes.

473

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. cooked and chopped chicken breast, 1 (4 oz.) can chopped and drained green chilies, 1/2 c. 1% low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 c. + 1 oz. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Empandas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Empandas

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