Mediterranean Empanadas
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Cooking:
35 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Mediterranean Empanadas

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips - 1 ½
2. Olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
3. Garlic, chopped, divided - 4 cloves
4. Balsamic vinegar, divided - 1 ¼ teaspoons
5. Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ½ teaspoon
7. Chopped tomato - 1 cup
8. Chopped onion - ½ cup
9. Lemon, juiced - 1
10. Refrigerated pizza dough - 1 (16 ounce) package
11. Fresh basil, chopped - 8 leaves
12. Fresh spinach - 1 bunch
13. Fresh mozzarella cheese - 6 ounces
14. Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Mediterranean Empanadas

1. Stage

Combine chicken strips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, combine tomato and onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4. Stage

Cook chicken in a hot skillet until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken in the skillet. Add lemon juice to finish cooking.

5. Stage

Divide pizza dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface, working fresh basil into the dough as you roll.

6. Stage

Layer spinach, chicken, mozzarella, and tomato mixture on one half of each circle. Fold over to cover the filling and press the curved edge to seal.

7. Stage

Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and transfer to the baking sheet.

8. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.