Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Escondidinho (Escondidinho de frango)
Discover how to make this comforting and creamy chicken bake. A traditional Brazilian staple, this dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cubed
1kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix (creme de cebola)
800ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
1kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix (creme de cebola)
800ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken, potatoes, and produce at local municipal markets or supermarket fresh sections in Suva or Nadi. Imported items like onion soup mix are available in the international aisles of major supermarkets. If fresh coriander is unavailable, you may substitute it with chopped parsley or spring onion as a locally accessible alternative.
Preparation method
- Prepare the potato mash by boiling the potatoes until tender, then mashing them with the butter and setting aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion.
- Add the cubed chicken and sear until browned.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, and coriander. Cook for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix and milk.
- Pour the milk and onion soup mixture over the sautéed chicken.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare a greased baking dish to assemble the layers.
- Spread the chicken and sauce mixture as the base layer.
- Add a layer of cooked rice on top of the chicken.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the rice layer.
- Top with a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden.
Observations
The chicken escondidinho is a beloved classic of Brazilian home cooking, prized for its comforting harmony of flavors and textures. This recipe is an excellent choice for those seeking a practical yet nourishing meal that appeals to the whole family. It features layers of succulent shredded chicken, light rice, and smooth mashed potatoes, finished with a golden layer of melted cheese. It is a versatile dish that transitions easily from a simple daily meal to a special occasion.
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