Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Savory Pie
This classic Brazilian creamy chicken pie features a tender, buttery crust filled with a succulent, savory shredded chicken mixture and a rich, velvety topping.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
100g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs
5 eggs
1 pack (approx. 200g) table cream
100g mild yellow cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs
5 eggs
1 pack (approx. 200g) table cream
100g mild yellow cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, eggs, and onions in the produce and baking aisles of local supermarkets or open-air markets. For the margarine and table cream, look in the dairy aisle; for mild yellow cheese, the deli section of your local grocery store is best.
Preparation method
- Combine the flour, egg, margarine, teaspoon of baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and uniform.
- Grease a baking dish and press the dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion with the tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Spread the chicken filling evenly over the unbaked dough crust.
- Distribute the cubed cheese over the top of the chicken layer.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then fold in the yolks.
- Gently mix the table cream, salt, pepper, and the pinch of baking powder into the egg mixture.
- Pour the creamy egg mixture over the chicken filling.
- Bake in a preheated medium-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Observations
An ideal choice for a satisfying meal, this pie is beloved for its soft texture and deeply seasoned filling. It combines a simple dough with a flavorful, slow-cooked chicken base and a delicate cream topping that bakes into a golden, comforting finish.
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