Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie with Mashed Potatoes (Escondidinho de frango) - A Quick Comfort Dish
Learn how to make a delicious and creamy chicken bake. This traditional comfort food is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
3 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1kg potatoes
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet onion soup mix
500g chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
800ml milk
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
3 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1kg potatoes
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet onion soup mix
500g chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
800ml milk
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are commonly found at local markets, provision shops, and supermarkets throughout Guyana, such as fresh produce from Bourda or Stabroek markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until soft, mashing them with butter, and setting aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion.
- Add the chicken cubes and sear until golden.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and coriander. Cook for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the onion soup mix into the milk.
- Pour the milk and onion soup mixture over the sautéed chicken.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- In a greased baking dish, assemble the bake.
- Spread a layer of the creamy chicken mixture on the bottom.
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice.
- Top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
- Finish with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden.
Observations
This chicken bake (escondidinho de frango) is a classic comfort dish, beloved for its heart-warming combination of flavours and textures. It is an ideal recipe for those seeking a practical yet nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Layered with succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a silky potato mash, then finished with melted cheese, this dish is a versatile staple for everyday meals or special occasions.
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