Brazilian recipe
Easy Chicken Escondidinho (Escondidinho de frango)
Learn how to make a creamy, flavour-packed chicken escondidinho. A comforting Brazilian-inspired dish that works beautifully for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500 g chicken breast, cubed
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green peppers, olives, milk, butter, and mozzarella in the fresh produce, dairy, and poultry sections of your local market or supermarket. The onion soup mix can usually be found in the seasoning aisle.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until tender, mashing them with the butter and setting aside
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion
- Add the chicken cubes and brown
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped green pepper, chopped green olives and chopped coriander. Cook for a few minutes
- In a separate bowl, mix the onion soup mix with the milk
- Pour the onion soup and milk mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- In a buttered baking dish, assemble the escondidinho
- Make a layer with the chicken cream
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes
- Finish with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden
Observations
Chicken escondidinho is a classic from Brazilian cooking, known for its comforting mix of flavours and textures. This recipe is ideal for anyone looking for a practical, nourishing meal that pleases the whole family. Made with layers of tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice and soft mashed potatoes, finished with melted cheese, it is a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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