Ingredients
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1 package frozen puff pastry
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2 boneless chicken breasts
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1 onion, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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oil
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salt and pepper
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1 tablespoon water
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your favorite salsa
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1 egg, beaten with
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1 (8 ounce) package grated monterey jack pepper cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
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1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
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1/2 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper, add them to the pan, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken to the cutting board to cool.
- Meanwhile, add the onions, celery and spices to the oil that remains in the pan.
- Add a little more oil if necessary.
- Saute until the onions are soft.
- Add the garlic and cook until just starting to brown.
- Add the chilies and chicken stock to stop the browning process and to collect the browned bits of flavor off the bottom of the pan, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon.
- As this is coming up to a boil, dice the chicken breast into a small dice and return the chicken to the pan.
- Add the crushed tortilla chips.
- Continue to cook until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the heat and chill completely in the refriegerator.
- When the mixture is cold, add the grated cheese and mix well.
- Dust your counter with a little flour and spread out the puff pastry.
- Lightly brusth the pastry with the egg/water mixture.
- This will help seal the folded puff.
- Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff sheets into 2-inch x 2-inch squares.
- Place one tablespoon of fimly packed filling into the center of each square.
- Fold corner to corner, and crimp with a fork.
- Pat on a sprayed cookie sheet about one inch apart.
- Cover and refrigerate until party time.
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite salsa.