Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie
This creamy chicken pie is a classic comfort food from Brazil, featuring a practical crust paired with a succulent and deeply flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley and scallions, finely chopped
5 eggs
1 small pack (approx. 200 g) heavy cream
100 g mild semi-hard cheese (like Gouda or Edam), cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley and scallions, finely chopped
5 eggs
1 small pack (approx. 200 g) heavy cream
100 g mild semi-hard cheese (like Gouda or Edam), cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, eggs, onions, salt, pepper, and baking powder are staples found in any local grocery store or supermarket in the Bahamas. Margarine is widely available in the dairy section. For the 'cheiro-verde' (a common Brazilian mix of parsley and scallions), simply use a mix of fresh curly parsley and spring onions (scallions) from the produce aisle. The 'queijo prato' is a mild, sliceable yellow cheese; if unavailable, use a mild Gouda, Havarti, or a standard mild semi-hard cheese from the deli counter. Heavy cream can be found in the baking or dairy section, often labeled as 'table cream' or 'heavy whipping cream'.
Preparation method
- Mix the all-purpose flour, egg, margarine, teaspoon of baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl
- Work the dough with your hands until it is smooth and uniform
- Grease a baking dish and press the dough to cover the bottom and sides evenly
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion, tomato sauce, and the chopped parsley and scallions
- Add the shredded chicken to the sautéed mixture and stir well until combined
- Distribute the chicken filling evenly over the raw dough base
- Scatter the cubed cheese over the top of the chicken layer
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the egg yolks
- Stir the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder into the egg mixture
- Pour this creamy mixture over the chicken filling to cover it completely
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for about 40 minutes, or until the top is nicely golden brown
Observations
A perfect go-to for weeknight dinners, this pie is a family favorite loved for its soft, tender texture and well-seasoned, savory filling.
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