Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Palm Heart Pastry Filling
Quick and delicious filling for pastéis (Brazilian turnovers) with shredded chicken and creamy palm heart, perfect for snacks and practical meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped palm heart
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy cheese spread
Salt to taste
250g chopped palm heart
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy cheese spread
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shredded chicken: Cook and shred chicken breast or thighs. You can also find pre-cooked shredded chicken in some supermarkets.
Palm heart: Canned or jarred palm hearts are widely available in the canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets. Look for whole or sliced palm hearts and chop them yourself.
Onion and garlic: Standard produce items found in any grocery store.
Olive oil: Available in the cooking oil section of all supermarkets.
Creamy cheese spread: This is a thick, spreadable cheese, often sold in tubs. Look for it in the dairy or cheese section of your supermarket. Cream cheese or a thick sour cream can be used as substitutes if a similar texture is achieved.
Salt: Available in the spice aisle of all supermarkets.
Palm heart: Canned or jarred palm hearts are widely available in the canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets. Look for whole or sliced palm hearts and chop them yourself.
Onion and garlic: Standard produce items found in any grocery store.
Olive oil: Available in the cooking oil section of all supermarkets.
Creamy cheese spread: This is a thick, spreadable cheese, often sold in tubs. Look for it in the dairy or cheese section of your supermarket. Cream cheese or a thick sour cream can be used as substitutes if a similar texture is achieved.
Salt: Available in the spice aisle of all supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped palm heart to the pan
- Season with salt to taste and mix well
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the creamy cheese spread and mix until you get a homogeneous and creamy filling
- Cook over low heat for 5 more minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using to fill the pastéis
Observations
This chicken and palm heart filling is a tasty and very practical option for those who want to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the mild touch of palm heart, all brought together by the creaminess of the cheese spread, results in a versatile filling, ideal for fried or baked savory pastries.
It's a recipe that pleases everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavor, besides being an excellent way to use cooked and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it perfect for a busy day or for special occasions where you want to serve tasty appetizers.
It's a recipe that pleases everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavor, besides being an excellent way to use cooked and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it perfect for a busy day or for special occasions where you want to serve tasty appetizers.
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