EMPANADAS de POLLO y Queso CHEDDAR 😱😱

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.

Cook the chicken until fully cooked and shred it.

Sauté the onions and green onions in olive oil until translucent.

Add the shredded chicken, bell pepper, and seasonings (salt, pepper, ají molido, oregano, paprika, and cumin) to the sautéed onions and mix well.

Fill the empanada dough with the chicken mixture and add cheddar cheese.

Seal the empanadas and prepare for baking or frying.

Cooking Techniques

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