Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastry Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and savory filling for homemade pastries, combining shredded chicken with creamy heart of palm, perfect for snacks and meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets or grocery stores. Requeijão cremoso is a specialized Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick, spreadable cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and stir until you reach a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool completely before using it to fill the pastries.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful and practical option for those looking to prepare delicious homemade pastries. The combination of shredded chicken with the delicate touch of hearts of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that is ideal for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a recipe that appeals to everyone, offering a familiar and comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or special occasions when you want to serve tasty snacks.
It is a recipe that appeals to everyone, offering a familiar and comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or special occasions when you want to serve tasty snacks.
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