Chicken Empandas
Chicken Empandas is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 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 3 tbsp. low-fat margarine, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Combine chicken, chilies, cottage cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in medium bowl; stir well.
Set aside.
Combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup corn meal and red pepper in a large bowl.
Cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture is like coarse corn meal.
Sprinkle cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface of mixture.
Stir with fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape into a ball.
Cover and chill 10 minutes.
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