Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Dumplings with Queijo Minas (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A home-style recipe for potato dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and Queijo Minas, topped with a luscious sauce and baked until golden. Perfect for gatherings!
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for poaching the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed for dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas fresco
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for poaching the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed for dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas fresco
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken breast, fresh potatoes, dairy products, and canned goods at local markets or grocery stores. Queijo Minas is a traditional Brazilian cheese; if unavailable, a mild, semi-soft white cheese with a similar moisture profile can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Poach the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender. Drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while they are still hot using a potato ricer or a fork.
- Stir the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a firm and pliable dough that is easy to shape.
- Shape the potato dough into small dumplings.
- Cut the Queijo Minas into small cubes.
- Stuff each potato dumpling with a cube of Queijo Minas and, if desired, add a few chopped black olives.
- Seal the dumplings securely to ensure the filling remains inside during cooking.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Spoon the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the baking dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the table cream over the dumplings and the chicken.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These chicken dumplings are a staple of Brazilian comfort food, making them an excellent choice for family gatherings, parties, or a special snack. The dumplings are crafted from a soft potato-based dough, generously filled with shredded chicken and traditional Queijo Minas, then cooked in a rich, velvety tomato sauce and finished with a golden-brown gratin in the oven. The result is a satisfying dish that balances the smooth texture of the potatoes with a succulent filling and perfectly melted cheese.
Get ready to delight your guests with these savory bites that combine the lightness of potato with the decadent creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Get ready to delight your guests with these savory bites that combine the lightness of potato with the decadent creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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