Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken with Corn and Requeijão (Frango cremoso com milho e requeijão)
Whip up this comforting, creamy chicken dish featuring sweet corn and Brazilian-style requeijão. It’s a simple, reliable recipe perfect for a family dinner, best enjoyed with a crunchy topping of batata palha.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken fillets
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão cremoso
1/2 cup milk
Batata palha, for serving
White rice, for serving
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão cremoso
1/2 cup milk
Batata palha, for serving
White rice, for serving
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken, corn, and dairy basics at local supermarkets in Suva or Nadi. 'Requeijão cremoso' and 'batata palha' are specialized Brazilian ingredients; look for them in international food shops or online gourmet importers. As a substitute for requeijão, you may use a high-quality cream cheese blended with a little heavy cream to achieve a similar consistency, though the flavor profile will differ from the authentic product.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken fillets with the onion soup mix until well coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the drained sweet corn, requeijão cremoso, and milk, blending until smooth.
- Pour the creamy corn mixture over the seasoned chicken fillets in the bowl.
- Transfer the chicken and the sauce into a baking dish.
- Place the dish into an oven preheated to 180°C.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is golden and bubbling.
- Serve hot, garnished with a generous portion of batata palha and a side of white rice.
Observations
This creamy chicken with corn and requeijão is a classic Brazilian favorite that balances flavor and ease, making it a go-to for hearty, comforting meals. Using onion soup mix to marinate the chicken infuses deep flavor into every bite, while the rich, velvety sauce made from corn and requeijão provides a luscious finish.
The cooking process is straightforward: the chicken marinates briefly before being baked in the creamy sauce, ensuring the meat remains tender and succulent throughout. Served alongside crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish is a staple for busy weeknights that never fails to please the whole family.
The cooking process is straightforward: the chicken marinates briefly before being baked in the creamy sauce, ensuring the meat remains tender and succulent throughout. Served alongside crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish is a staple for busy weeknights that never fails to please the whole family.
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