CHICKEN, BEAN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS

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Make and share this Chicken, Bean and Cheese Empanadas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss A.T.K.

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 1 empanada, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken legs with thigh
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1/2 ounce) packet sazon goya
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
15 1/2 ounces cannellini beans, drained
1/4 cup salsa
20 empanada wrappers (goya discos)

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, brown chicken in heated olive oil.
  • Add sazon, oregano and fill with water until chicken in half covered.
  • Cook Chicken thoroughly, about 30-40 minutes. Drain water.
  • Let cool until easy to handle.
  • Remove skin and shred chicken.
  • Mix into chicken balance of ingredients, except for discos. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Thaw discos if frozen.
  • Take mixture and add 1-2 tbsps and put on center of disco.
  • Fold into half moon and secure edges with fork tongs.
  • Ley empanadas on a baking sheet and brush top with butter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is brown.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 190.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.7

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