Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Chicken Shepherd’s Pie (Escondidinho de Frango)
Learn how to make a comforting and creamy Brazilian chicken pie. This traditional, crowd-pleasing dish features layers of succulent shredded chicken, rice, and smooth mashed potatoes, baked until golden.
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Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cubed
1kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 sachet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
Mozzarella cheese, grated, to taste
1kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 sachet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
Mozzarella cheese, grated, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at local supermarkets like Naivas or Carrefour. Chicken breast, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers are available in the fresh produce and butchery sections. Green olives are typically found in the canned goods aisle. Fresh coriander (dhania) is widely available in any local market or vegetable stall. Onion soup mix can be found in the dry soup or spice section of large supermarkets. Mozzarella cheese is standard in the dairy chiller section. If you have trouble finding a specific item, any local supermarket or larger suburban grocer will have these staples.
Preparation method
- Boil the potatoes until soft, mash them well with the butter, and set aside
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft
- Add the cubed chicken to the pan and sear until lightly browned
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and fresh coriander, cooking for a few minutes to soften
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix with the milk until well combined
- Pour the milk and onion mixture over the chicken in the pan
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter to prepare for assembly
- Spread a layer of the creamy chicken mixture into the bottom of the dish
- Distribute a layer of cooked rice over the chicken
- Add a final layer of the mashed potatoes, spreading it evenly
- Top with a generous helping of grated mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown
Observations
Escondidinho de frango is a beloved Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its harmonious blend of savory textures. This recipe is perfect for a fuss-free, nutritious family meal that never fails to impress. Featuring layers of tender chicken, fluffy steamed rice, and velvety mashed potatoes, it is finished with a bubbly, melted cheese topping. It is a versatile choice for a quick weeknight dinner or as a standout dish for a special occasion.
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