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 package 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 package onion soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes, chicken breast, butter, olive oil, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, cilantro, milk, and mozzarella cheese are commonly found in the produce, dairy, and deli sections of most supermarkets. Cooked rice can be prepared from scratch or purchased pre-cooked. Onion soup mix can be found in the soup or international aisles of larger supermarkets. For a more authentic experience, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty markets for a wider selection of olives and unique seasonings.
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 escondidinho
- Make a layer with the chicken mixture
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes
- Top with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 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 pleases the whole family. Prepared with layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a soft mashed potato topping, finished with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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