Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie (Torta cremosa de frango)
This creamy chicken pie is a classic Brazilian favorite, combining a practical crust with a juicy and flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups wheat flour
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs
5 eggs
1 small carton of heavy cream
100 g Prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs
5 eggs
1 small carton of heavy cream
100 g Prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and poultry at local markets or supermarkets. Prato cheese can be substituted with Gouda or a mild semi-hard yellow cheese if unavailable.
Preparation method
- Mix the wheat flour, egg, margarine, the teaspoon of baking powder, and salt in a bowl
- Work the dough with your hands until it is smooth and homogeneous
- Grease a baking pan and spread the dough to line the bottom and sides
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion, tomato sauce, and fresh herbs
- Add the shredded chicken to the sautéed mixture and mix well
- Distribute the chicken filling over the raw crust
- Spread the cheese cubes over the chicken
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the yolks
- Add the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder to the egg mixture
- Pour this cream over the filling
- Bake in a medium-heat oven for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown
Observations
An excellent choice for quick meals, this pie is beloved by everyone for its soft texture and perfectly seasoned filling.
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