CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS

Steps:

• 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.