Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie with Mashed Potatoes (Escondidinho de frango)
Learn how to make this comforting and savory Brazilian chicken pie, featuring shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy potato topping.
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Ingredients
500 g cubed chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 packet 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 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce, meats, and dairy at local grocery stores or markets. For the onion soup mix, look in the dry goods or soup aisle. Mozzarella can be substituted with any mild, meltable cheese if preferred.
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 cubed chicken and brown it well.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, and cilantro. Cook for a few minutes.
- In a separate container, mix the onion soup powder 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 dish.
- Create a layer with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice.
- Add a layer of the 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, celebrated for its comforting blend 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 juicy shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and smooth mashed potatoes, then finished with melted cheese, it is a versatile option for daily meals or special occasions.
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