Chicken Half Moons

Description

This yummy homemade stuffed pasta can be served a la carte or with a sauce. It makes an excellent meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Lightly grease a large skillet and cook chicken until no longer pink; remove and reserve.
2. In a food processor
3. add onion to puree
4. then add cheese to puree. Add chicken and puree a final time.
5. In a large bowl
6. add flour and make a well in the center. Add eggs and mix well; add water and adjust with flour and water as needed. Dough should be elastic
7. but not sticky.
8. In a small bowl
9. beat 1 egg and add one tablespoon of water. On a floured surface
10. roll out dough until it is 1/4 inch thick or almost paper thin. Cut out 2 inch circles and brush with egg and water mixture. Place 1 teaspoon of stuffing in the middle of the circle and fold over. Seal the half moon by crimping the edge.
11. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add half moons and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until al dente; drain and serve.

Servings: 3