NAVIDAD: PASTEL DE POLLO | Episodio 141

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade crust

Homemade crust can be more economical than store-bought.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the substitute is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook diced chicken in olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and chopped parsley; mix well.

Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.

Pour the chicken and cheese mixture into the crust, spreading evenly.

Cover with another layer of pie crust, sealing the edges.

Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.

Beat an egg and brush it over the crust for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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