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, crowd-pleasing meal that pairs perfectly with crispy shoestring potatoes.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken fillets
1 sachet onion soup mix
1 tin sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão
1/2 cup milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
1 sachet onion soup mix
1 tin sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão
1/2 cup milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
Steamed white rice, for serving
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken fillets and basic pantry staples like corn, milk, and rice at local markets such as Makola or supermarkets like Shoprite. For the authentic Brazilian requeijão, look for specialized gourmet food importers or high-end grocery stores that carry international dairy products; if unavailable, a thick, mild cream cheese mixed with a dash of heavy cream can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken fillets thoroughly with the onion soup mix.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In a blender, combine the drained corn, the requeijão, and the milk, pulsing until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the blended cream mixture directly over the seasoned chicken fillets in the bowl.
- Transfer the chicken and the cream mixture into a suitable 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 immediately while hot, topped with crispy shoestring potatoes and alongside steamed white rice.
Observations
This creamy chicken with corn and requeijão is a classic Brazilian dish that expertly balances rich flavors with everyday convenience. By marinating the chicken in onion soup mix, you build a deep, savory base that complements the luscious topping of blended corn and requeijão—the iconic, smooth cream cheese spread essential to this dish's texture.
Preparing this meal is straightforward: once marinated, the chicken bakes directly in the creamy sauce, ensuring every bite stays tender and succulent. Traditionally served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish is a staple for a satisfying family dinner or a quick weekend lunch.
Preparing this meal is straightforward: once marinated, the chicken bakes directly in the creamy sauce, ensuring every bite stays tender and succulent. Traditionally served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish is a staple for a satisfying family dinner or a quick weekend lunch.
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