Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for pastel pastries, featuring shredded chicken and creamy heart of palm—perfect for snacks and practical meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded chicken (or whole breasts to cook) and onions in the produce and poultry sections of local supermarkets. Heart of palm and requeijão are often found in the canned goods or international food aisles. If requeijão is unavailable, a high-quality thick cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and heavy cream can serve as a suitable substitute to achieve the desired texture.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm into the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the creamy requeijão and mix until you achieve a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill the pastries.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a tasty and highly practical choice for anyone wanting to make delicious homemade pastel. The combination of shredded chicken with the mild, delicate touch of heart of palm, all bound together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for both fried and baked savory pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings a familiar, comforting flavor to the table and serves as an excellent way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or special occasions when you want to serve savory snacks that truly stand out.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings a familiar, comforting flavor to the table and serves as an excellent way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or special occasions when you want to serve savory snacks that truly stand out.
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