Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie (Torta cremosa de frango)
This creamy chicken pie is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, combining a practical crust with a succulent and flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups of wheat flour
1 egg
100 g of margarine
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
250 g of cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 chopped onion
1/2 cup of tomato sauce
1/2 cup of fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
5 eggs
1 carton of table cream
100 g of prato cheese cut into cubes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch of baking powder
1 egg
100 g of margarine
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
250 g of cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 chopped onion
1/2 cup of tomato sauce
1/2 cup of fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
5 eggs
1 carton of table cream
100 g of prato cheese cut into cubes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch of baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Wheat flour, eggs, margarine, baking powder, and salt can be found in general supermarkets. Fresh produce like onions and herbs are available at local markets. Shredded chicken is prepared from raw chicken breast. For the prato cheese, you may use mozzarella or gouda as a substitute if necessary; table cream (creme de leite) is available in the canned goods aisle.
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 becomes smooth and homogeneous
- Grease a pan and spread the dough, lining the bottom and the sides
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion, the tomato sauce, and the fresh herbs
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauté and mix well
- Distribute the chicken filling over the raw dough
- Spread the cheese cubes over the chicken
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the yolks
- Add the table cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder to the egg mixture
- Cover the filling with this cream
- Bake in a medium-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown
Observations
A perfect option for quick meals, this pie pleases everyone with its soft texture and well-seasoned filling. It brings together the comfort of a golden crust with a rich, creamy heart, making it a staple for family gatherings.
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