Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Potato Casserole (Escondidinho de frango)
Discover how to prepare a creamy and flavorful chicken casserole. A traditional Brazilian dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500 g cubed chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 package onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 package onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and poultry at local markets or supermarkets. Onion soup mix can be found in the seasoning or soup aisle of well-stocked supermarkets; a simple mixture of dehydrated onion, onion powder, and beef bouillon serves as a substitute if the pre-mixed packet is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until soft, mashing them with the butter, and setting them aside
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion
- Add the chicken cubes and brown them
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, chopped green olives, and chopped cilantro. Cook for a few minutes
- In a separate container, 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 baking dish greased with butter, assemble the casserole
- Create a layer with the creamy chicken mixture
- 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 approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden
Observations
The chicken escondidinho is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, famous for its comforting combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a practical and nutritious meal that is sure to please the whole family. Prepared with layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and smooth mashed potatoes, finished with melted cheese, it is a versatile option for daily meals or special occasions.
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