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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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½ cup diced onion
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1 cup diced cooked chicken
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½ cup Mexican-style corn
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1 fire-roasted hatch green chile, chopped
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1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
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1 (14 ounce) package frozen empanada shells (such as Goya® discos)
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½ cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
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¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, corn, Hatch chile, and adobo seasoning. Cook until mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove filling from heat.
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Set out empanada discs and place 2 tablespoons filling onto each disc. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons Oaxacan cheese. Brush edge of discs with water and fold over to create half circles. Crimp to seal. Arrange on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove empanadas and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
192 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 192 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
Sodium 318mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 9g | 19% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 63mg | 5% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 48mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.