Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Chicken "Escondidinho"
Learn how to make a delicious, creamy, and flavorful chicken "escondidinho". A traditional Brazilian dish, 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
Grated 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
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Purchase these ingredients at your local supermarket or grocery store. Fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples are widely available.
Preparation method
- Prepare the potato puree by cooking the potatoes until tender
- Mash the potatoes 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 potato puree
- Finish with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown
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 juicy shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a smooth potato puree, finished with melted cheese, it's a versatile option for everyday meals or special occasions.
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