Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Chicken with Corn and Requeijão (Frango)
Whip up this satisfying chicken dish featuring a savory, velvety sauce made with corn and Brazilian requeijão. It is a straightforward comfort food staple, perfectly finished with a handful of crispy potato sticks.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast fillets
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tub (approx. 200g) requeijão
1/2 cup milk
Potato sticks (batata palha), for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tub (approx. 200g) requeijão
1/2 cup milk
Potato sticks (batata palha), for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken, corn, milk, and onion soup mix at any local supermarket. For the requeijão, which is a specific Brazilian-style creamy processed cheese, look for it in the international aisle or at specialty Latin American grocery stores in larger Canadian cities. If you cannot find requeijão, a high-quality spreadable cream cheese mixed with a little heavy cream is the closest common substitute, though it will alter the authentic flavor profile.
Preparation method
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken fillets with the onion soup mix until well coated.
- Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- In a blender, process the drained corn, requeijão, and milk until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the blended cream mixture over the seasoned chicken fillets in the bowl.
- Transfer the chicken and the sauce into a baking dish, spreading the fillets out evenly.
- Place in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with a generous portion of potato sticks and a side of white rice.
Observations
This creamy chicken with corn and requeijão is a classic Brazilian comfort meal that balances deep flavor with everyday convenience. By marinating the chicken in onion soup mix, you build a robust flavor profile, while the topping of sweet corn blended with silky requeijão creates a decadent, baked finish.
The cooking process is quite simple: after a quick marinade, the chicken is baked directly within the sauce, ensuring the meat remains tender and juicy throughout the process. Typically enjoyed alongside white rice and a generous topping of crunchy potato sticks, this dish is a reliable favorite for busy weeknight dinners.
The cooking process is quite simple: after a quick marinade, the chicken is baked directly within the sauce, ensuring the meat remains tender and juicy throughout the process. Typically enjoyed alongside white rice and a generous topping of crunchy potato sticks, this dish is a reliable favorite for busy weeknight dinners.
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