Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Chicken Shepherd's Pie
Learn how to make a delicious, creamy, and flavorful chicken shepherd's pie. A traditional Brazilian dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 chopped tomatoes
1/2 chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green olives
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken breast, potatoes, butter, olive oil, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, cilantro, milk, and mozzarella cheese can be found at most grocery stores. Onion soup mix is typically available in the soup aisle of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by cooking the potatoes until tender
- Mash them with the butter and set aside
- In a pan, heat the olive oil 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 bowl, mix the onion soup mix with the milk
- Pour the onion soup mix and milk mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- In a buttered baking dish, assemble the shepherd's pie
- Make a layer with the chicken mixture
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes
- Finish with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown
Observations
Chicken shepherd's pie is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, known for its comforting combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a practical and nutritious meal that pleases the whole family. Made with layers of juicy shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a soft mashed potato topping, finished with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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