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 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
Look for ingredients in your local supermarket or specialty food stores. Potatoes, chicken, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and cilantro are commonly found in the produce section. Butter and olive oil are pantry staples. Milk and mozzarella cheese are in the dairy aisle. Onion soup mix can be found in the soup or seasoning aisle.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by cooking the potatoes until tender, mash them with 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
Observations
Chicken shepherd's pie is a classic in 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 enjoy. Prepared with layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a smooth mashed potato topping, finished with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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