Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Chicken Escondidinho
Learn how to make a delicious, creamy, and flavorful chicken escondidinho. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect 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 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, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green olives, cilantro, milk, and mozzarella cheese are widely available at most supermarkets in the U.S. Look for packaged shredded mozzarella in the dairy or cheese section. Rice is a pantry staple. The onion soup mix can be found in the soup aisle of large supermarkets or in specialty food stores. If you can't find a standard onion soup mix, you can create a similar flavor base by sautéing finely chopped onion until deeply browned and adding a little chicken broth and seasoning.
Preparation method
- Prepare the potato puree by cooking the potatoes until tender, mash them with butter, and set aside
- In a saucepan, 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 and milk mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- In a greased baking dish, assemble the escondidinho
- Make a layer with the chicken mixture
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of potato puree
- 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
Observations
Chicken escondidinho 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 the whole family will love. Prepared with layers of juicy shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a smooth potato puree, topped with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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