Ingredients
- MASA (DOUGH)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup warm NESTLî CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- CHICKEN FILLING
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup NESTLî CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 cup cooked, chopped boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 small breast)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or herb of your choice
- 1 teaspoon MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded 4 cheese Mexican cheese blend or any shredded cheese
Description
Costa Ricans Make Exceptional Empanadas, A Dish Introduced To Them By The Spanish. This Version Is A Savory Baked Chicken And Cheese Empanada And Is A Great Way To Use Up Leftover Cooked Chicken. For Best Results, Do Not Overfill The Empanadas Or The Doug

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