Cheesy Chicken Fajita Empanadas Recipe by Cook with Nabeela

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pastry

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Cook chicken with spices until fully cooked and seasoned.

Mix in cheddar and cream cheese until melted and combined.

Use frozen paratha as the dough, filling it with the chicken and cheese mixture.

Seal the paratha and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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