Chicken and Cheddar Empanadas with Corn Medley

Prep Time 45-50 min. | Medium
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.

Prep Time 45-50 min. | Large
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 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.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – CAUTION: This meal may contain raw ingredients that cannot be eaten prior to thorough cooking. Store in freezer until ready to thaw or prepare.