Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling for Pastel (Pastel de Frango com Palmito)
A quick, savoury, and creamy filling for authentic Brazilian-style pastries, perfect for a tasty snack or light meal.
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Ingredients
500g cooked and shredded chicken
250g jarred heart of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso (Brazilian-style cream cheese)
Salt to taste
250g jarred heart of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso (Brazilian-style cream cheese)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
The shredded chicken can be prepared by poaching or pressure-cooking chicken breasts and shredding them. Heart of palm (palmito) is usually found in jars in the 'canned goods' or 'international' section of major supermarkets. If not available, look in shops that specialise in Latin American or Caribbean groceries. Requeijão cremoso is a distinct, mild, and creamy Brazilian cheese product; if you cannot source it, a high-quality, full-fat cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and a touch of heavy cream acts as a suitable substitute, though the original product provides the signature authentic texture.
Preparation method
- Warm the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat
- Sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan
- Season with salt to your liking and stir everything thoroughly
- Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring from time to time
- Fold in the requeijão cremoso and stir until you have a smooth, creamy filling
- Simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly
- Remove from the heat and allow the filling to cool down completely before filling your pastry dough
Observations
This creamy chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavourful and practical option for anyone looking to make authentic homemade pastel. The combination of shredded chicken and the delicate, tender heart of palm, all brought together by the smooth richness of Brazilian-style cream cheese, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for both fried and baked pastries.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers a familiar, comforting flavour and is a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it a go-to for busy weeknights or whenever you want to whip up some delicious, fuss-free snacks for the family.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers a familiar, comforting flavour and is a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it a go-to for busy weeknights or whenever you want to whip up some delicious, fuss-free snacks for the family.
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