Brazilian recipe
Creamy Stuffed Chicken Balls
Delicious shredded chicken balls in a creamy tomato sauce, stuffed with Minas cheese. Perfect for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to reach desired consistency)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to reach desired consistency)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken and potatoes can be found at most grocery stores.
Dairy products like butter, heavy cream, and cheese are available at grocery stores.
Canned goods such as tomato sauce are standard grocery items.
Spices like salt, nutmeg, and oregano can be purchased at grocery stores or specialty spice shops.
Cornstarch is widely available in the baking aisle of grocery stores.
Dairy products like butter, heavy cream, and cheese are available at grocery stores.
Canned goods such as tomato sauce are standard grocery items.
Spices like salt, nutmeg, and oregano can be purchased at grocery stores or specialty spice shops.
Cornstarch is widely available in the baking aisle of grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast with salt, shred it, and set aside
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes
- Set aside
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very soft
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot with a masher or fork
- Add the butter, egg, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed potato
- Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until you get a firm and pliable dough for rolling
- Shape small balls with the potato dough and set aside
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, chopped olives
- Close the balls well so the filling doesn't escape during cooking
- Arrange the stuffed chicken balls in a baking dish, forming a circle
- Place the chicken with tomato sauce in the center of the dish, between the balls
- Pour the heavy cream over the balls and chicken
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Add oregano to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until golden and gratinated
Observations
This chicken ball recipe is a Brazilian classic, ideal for those looking for a flavorful and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat.
The balls are made from a soft potato dough, stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, and then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a gratinated topping in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish.
The balls are made from a soft potato dough, stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, and then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a gratinated topping in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish.
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