Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Chicken Shepherd’s Pie (Escondidinho de Frango)
Learn how to make this comforting and creamy Brazilian chicken pie. A family-favorite staple that’s perfect for a quick, delicious dinner.
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Ingredients
500 g chicken breast, cubed
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
Where to find ingredients
For the chicken and produce like potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, any local grocery store or supermarket will have fresh options. Fresh coriander can be found in the produce aisle. For the green olives, check the pantry or international aisles. Onion soup mix is typically found in the soup or dry spice aisle. Mozzarella cheese is standard in the dairy section. If you are struggling to find specific Brazilian-style items, look for a local international market or a shop that specializes in Latin American imports, though all these ingredients are generally available in standard grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Boil the potatoes until soft, mash them thoroughly with the butter, and set aside
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until fragrant
- Add the cubed chicken to the pan and brown it evenly
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, and chopped coriander; cook for a few minutes to soften
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix and the milk until smooth
- Pour the onion cream mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Simmer while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter to prepare for assembly
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture as the base layer in the baking dish
- Add an even layer of the cooked rice over the chicken
- Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the top
- Finish by topping generously with the shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and nicely golden brown
Observations
Escondidinho de frango is a classic staple of home-style Brazilian cooking, cherished for its cozy layers and satisfying textures. This easy-to-make dish is a great go-to for busy weeknights, featuring a succulent shredded chicken filling layered with fluffy steamed rice and topped with a buttery, smooth potato mash. Finished with a golden, bubbly layer of melted cheese, it is the ultimate comfort food that pleases both kids and adults alike.
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