Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Chicken Escondidinho
Learn how to make a delicious, creamy, and flavorful chicken escondidinho. A traditional Brazilian dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500 g chicken breast, cubed
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 package onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 package onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken breast, potatoes, butter, olive oil, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green olives, cilantro, milk, and mozzarella cheese can be found in the meat, produce, dairy, and deli sections of most supermarkets. Cooked rice can be made from scratch or purchased pre-cooked. Onion soup mix can typically be found in the soup or seasoning aisles of supermarkets. Green olives are often found in the international or pickle aisle.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by cooking the potatoes until tender
- Mash them with the butter and set aside
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion
- Add the chicken cubes and brown them
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, chopped green olives, and chopped cilantro
- Cook for a few minutes
- In a separate bowl, mix the onion soup mix with the milk
- Pour the onion soup mix and milk mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- In a greased baking dish, assemble the escondidinho
- Make a layer with the chicken mixture
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes
- Finish with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden
Observations
Chicken escondidinho is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, known for its comforting combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a practical and nutritious meal that pleases the whole family. Prepared with layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a smooth mashed potato topping, finished with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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