Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken with corn and Requeijão (Frango)
Whip up this comforting, fuss-free creamy chicken bake. It is a classic Brazilian-style midweek dinner, perfectly finished with a crunch of shoestring potatoes.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast fillets
1 sachet onion soup mix
1 can (approx. 400g) corn kernels, drained
250g Requeijão (or cream cheese as a substitute)
125ml milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
1 sachet onion soup mix
1 can (approx. 400g) corn kernels, drained
250g Requeijão (or cream cheese as a substitute)
125ml milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken fillets, milk, and canned corn in any major supermarket like Coles or Woolworths. Onion soup mix is available in the dry goods or soup aisle. Requeijão is a distinct Brazilian creamy processed cheese; if you cannot find it at a specialty South American grocer, a high-quality cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and double cream can be used as a substitute to achieve a similar consistency.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken fillets with the onion soup mix until evenly coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
- In a blender, process the drained corn, Requeijão, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the blended creamy mixture over the seasoned chicken fillets in the bowl.
- Transfer the chicken and the creamy sauce into a baking dish.
- Place in an oven preheated to 180°C.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and golden.
- Serve immediately while hot, topped with shoestring potatoes and alongside a side of white rice.
Observations
This creamy chicken with corn and Requeijão is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, balancing simple pantry ingredients with a rich, savory finish. Marinating the chicken with onion soup mix deepens the flavor profile, while the blended corn and Requeijão topping creates a luxurious sauce that keeps the meat succulent throughout the baking process.
The method is straightforward: simply marinate, cover with the creamy mixture, and bake until golden. Served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, it is an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal ideal for busy weeknights.
The method is straightforward: simply marinate, cover with the creamy mixture, and bake until golden. Served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, it is an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal ideal for busy weeknights.
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